Heap-based buffer overflow in the KiSS CEL file format plug-in in GIMP 2.8.x and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted KiSS palette file, which triggers an "invalid free."
CVE-2012-3403
NONECVSS 0.0
0.0
EchelonGraph verdictMonitorLow exploitation likelihood right now — keep watching.
- No confirmed exploitation signals yet
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: 5%CVSS: —Exploit: NoneExposed: 0
A fix is available — apply it.
- CVSS v3
- —
- EG Score
- 0.0(none)
- EPSS
- 91.1%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
August 25, 2012
Last Modified
April 29, 2026
References (24)
- secalert@redhathttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-08/msg00020.html
- secalert@redhathttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-09/msg00000.html
- secalert@redhathttp://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1180.html
- secalert@redhathttp://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1181.html
- secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/50296
- secalert@redhathttp://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:142
- secalert@redhathttp://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:082
- secalert@redhathttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/20/7
- secalert@redhathttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55101
- secalert@redhathttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027411
- secalert@redhathttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1559-1
- secalert@redhathttps://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=839020
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-08/msg00020.html
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-09/msg00000.html
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1180.html
Weakness Classification(1)
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Frequently asked(4)
What is CVE-2012-3403?
CVE-2012-3403 is a none vulnerability published on August 25, 2012. Heap-based buffer overflow in the KiSS CEL file format plug-in in GIMP 2.8.x and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted KiSS palette file, which triggers an "invalid free."
When was CVE-2012-3403 disclosed?
CVE-2012-3403 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 25, 2012, with the most recent update on April 29, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2012-3403 actively exploited?
CVE-2012-3403 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 91.1% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.
How do I remediate CVE-2012-3403?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2012-3403, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.
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