CVE-2018-12713

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.

9.1

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.20%

Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory gnome.org

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://github.com/GNOME/gimp/commit/c21eff4b031acb04fb4dfce8bd5fdfecc2b6524f	third party advisory patch
https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/issues/1689	issue tracking third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12713?: CVE-2018-12713 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-12713?: To fix CVE-2018-12713, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-12713 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-12713 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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