How severe is CVE-2012-2763?

CVE-2012-2763 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-2763 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 82% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2763?

CVE-2012-2763 affects Gimp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2763?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2012-2763 published?

CVE-2012-2763 was published on 2012-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2763

CVE-2012-2763 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gimp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 82% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 82% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Gimp
Published: 2012-07-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2763?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2012-2763?: CVE-2012-2763 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-2763 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 82% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2763?: CVE-2012-2763 affects Gimp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2763?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-2763 published?: CVE-2012-2763 was published on 2012-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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