How severe is CVE-2006-4519?

CVE-2006-4519 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-4519 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4519?

CVE-2006-4519 affects Gimp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4519?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-4519 published?

CVE-2006-4519 was published on 2007-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4519

CVE-2006-4519 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gimp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-190.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-190
Affected product: Gimp
Published: 2007-07-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple integer overflows in the image loader plug-ins in GIMP before 2.2.16 allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted length values in (1) DICOM, (2) PNM, (3) PSD, (4) PSP, (5) Sun RAS, (6) XBM, and (7) XWD files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4519?: Multiple integer overflows in the image loader plug-ins in GIMP before 2.2.16 allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted length values in (1) DICOM, (2) PNM, (3) PSD, (4) PSP, (5) Sun RAS, (6) XBM, and (7) XWD files.
How severe is CVE-2006-4519?: CVE-2006-4519 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-4519 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4519?: CVE-2006-4519 affects Gimp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4519?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4519 published?: CVE-2006-4519 was published on 2007-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gimp:gimp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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