CVE-2018-12713

gimp: predictable temporary file name in test-xcf.c unit test

Published Jun 24, 2018 CVSS 3.1 · 9.1 Critical EPSS 1.9% KEV · Not listed
Description
GIMP through 2.10.2 makes g_get_tmp_dir calls to establish temporary filenames, which may result in a filename that already exists, as demonstrated by the gimp_write_and_read_file function in app/tests/test-xcf.c. This might be leveraged by attackers to overwrite files or read file content that was intended to be private.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2018-4666 GIMP through 2.10.2 makes g_get_tmp_dir calls to establish temporary filenames, which may result in a filename that already exists, as demonstrated by the gimp_write_and_read_file function in app/tests/test-xcf.c. This might be leveraged by attackers to overwrite files or read file content that was intended to be private.
History
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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 8:45 AM
Reserved
Jun 24, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jun 24, 2018, 10:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:38 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Jun 21, 2018, 12:00 AM