CVE-2007-3741: Medium severity Mandriva Linux vulnerability
Published Aug 27, 2007
·Updated
The (1) psp (aka .tub), (2) bmp, (3) pcx, and (4) psd plugins in gimp allow user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash or memory consumption) via crafted image files, as discovered using the fusil fuzzing tool.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Mandriva Linux
GNU GIMP
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Aug 27, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
05:17 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-3741?
CVE-2007-3741 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-3741?
To fix CVE-2007-3741, update the Gnu Gimp software to the latest version that addresses the vulnerability.
3
Which image file types are associated with CVE-2007-3741?
CVE-2007-3741 affects the psp, bmp, pcx, and psd image file formats.
4
Who can exploit CVE-2007-3741?
CVE-2007-3741 can be exploited by remote attackers who use crafted image files.
5
What impact does CVE-2007-3741 have on systems?
The impact of CVE-2007-3741 is the potential for system crashes or memory consumption.