CVE-2007-2949 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2007-2949: Integer overflow in the seek_to_and_unpack_pixeldata function in the psd.c plugin in Gimp 2.2.15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PSD file that contains a large (1) width or (2) height value.

Affects 3 Linux releases across 3 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2007-2949 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

gimp→ fixed in2.2.16-1urgency: medium

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y gimp

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

gimp→ fixed in2.2.16-1urgency: medium

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y gimp

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

gimp→ fixed in2.2.16-1urgency: medium

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y gimp

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