How severe is CVE-2007-2356?

CVE-2007-2356 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-2356 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-2356?

CVE-2007-2356 affects Gimp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2356?

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

When was CVE-2007-2356 published?

CVE-2007-2356 was published on 2007-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-2356

CVE-2007-2356 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gimp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Gimp
Published: 2007-04-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the set_color_table function in sunras.c in the SUNRAS plugin in Gimp 2.2.14 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RAS file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2356?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the set_color_table function in sunras.c in the SUNRAS plugin in Gimp 2.2.14 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RAS file.
How severe is CVE-2007-2356?: CVE-2007-2356 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-2356 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2356?: CVE-2007-2356 affects Gimp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2356?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-2356 published?: CVE-2007-2356 was published on 2007-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gimp:gimp:2.2.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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