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CVE-2007-2356

6.8 · MEDIUM

Stack-based buffer overflow in the set_color_table function in sunras.c in the SUNRAS plugin in Gimp 2.2.14 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RAS file.

Published Apr 30, 2007gimpCWE-787EPSS 15.67%

Overview

CVE-2007-2356 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting gimp gimp. It was published on April 30, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the set_color_table function in sunras.c in the SUNRAS plugin in Gimp 2.2.14 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RAS file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gimp. Update gimp to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Reflists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2007-May/0005.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/25012Refsecunia.com/advisories/25111Refsecunia.com/advisories/25167Refsecunia.com/advisories/25239Refsecunia.com/advisories/25346Refsecunia.com/advisories/25359Refsecunia.com/advisories/25466Refsecunia.com/advisories/25573Refsecunia.com/advisories/28114

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2356?

CVE-2007-2356 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting gimp gimp. It was published on April 30, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2007-2356?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-2356?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gimp. Update gimp to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2007-2356?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-2356 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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