CVE-2012-2763
HighPublic exploitBuffer overflow in the readstr_upto function in plug-ins/script-fu/tinyscheme/scheme.c in GIMP 2.6.12 and earlier, and possibly 2.6.13, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a command to the script-fu server.
Published Jul 12, 2012 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2012-2763
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2012-2763 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Gimp.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Gimp 2.8.0-1, Gimp 2.6.13.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
82%
Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Buffer overflow in the readstr_upto function in plug-ins/script-fu/tinyscheme/scheme.c in GIMP 2.6.12 and earlier, and possibly 2.6.13, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a command to the script-fu server.
Affected Products
12 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GimpGimp | See advisory | 2.6.13 |
Patched Releases
Gimp
2.8.0-1, 2.6.13
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 12, 2012
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-120 Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
- CWE-122 Heap-based Buffer Overflow
References
- advisoryopenSUSE-SU-2012:1080
- advisoryopenSUSE-SU-2012:1131
- advisoryhttps://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=679215
- advisoryGLSA-201209-23
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-2763
FAQ
Common Questions.
Buffer overflow in the readstr_upto function in plug-ins/script-fu/tinyscheme/scheme.c in GIMP 2.6.12 and earlier, and possibly 2.6.13, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a command to the script-fu server.
Affected: Gimp. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Gimp 2.8.0-1, Gimp 2.6.13.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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