Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.1.12.2025.7209.1
Category:	Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:	Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-7209-1)
Summary:	The remote host is missing an update for the 'gimp-dds' package(s) announced via the USN-7209-1 advisory.
Description:	Summary: The remote host is missing an update for the 'gimp-dds' package(s) announced via the USN-7209-1 advisory. Vulnerability Insight: Jacob Boerema discovered that the GIMP DDS Plugin incorrectly processed DDS files due to a memory issue. An attacker could exploit this through a specifically crafted DDS file to cause GIMP to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code. Affected Software/OS: 'gimp-dds' package(s) on Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 22.04. Solution: Please install the updated package(s). CVSS Score: 5.0 CVSS Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Cross-Ref:	Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2023-44441 ZDI-23-1592 https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1592/ vendor-provided URL https://www.gimp.org/news/2023/11/07/gimp-2-10-36-released/
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