Security readout for executives and security teams
This flaw is in GIMP's XWD image plug-in. A malicious X Window Dump image can trigger memory corruption when opened, causing a crash and possibly code execution. The business risk is mainly to users or automation that handle untrusted image files with old GIMP versions. Likely exposure is legacy GIMP 2.6.9 or earlier, including distribution packages referenced by Red Hat, Debian, Ubuntu, and Gentoo advisories. Exposure centers on desktops or image-processing systems that open or process untrusted XWD files. The bundle does not identify affected non-GIMP products. Treat as a targeted legacy-software cleanup item unless old GIMP is used to handle external images. Prioritize faster where designers, support teams, or automated converters process untrusted files. Mitigation focus: Apply relevant vendor security updates from Red Hat, Debian, Ubuntu, or Gentoo guidance.; Retire or upgrade GIMP 2.6.9 and earlier where present.; Restrict opening untrusted XWD files until affected systems are updated..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- GLSA-201603-01CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=953902CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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