CVE-2007-2949

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

7.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2007-07-04 15:30 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-16 22:40 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 7.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 6.8 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2007-07-04 15:30 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 22:40 UTC

Exploit probability

7.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-190 · Integer overflow

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Gimp ≤ 2.2.15
• Canonical Ubuntu Linux 6.06
• Canonical Ubuntu Linux 6.10
• Canonical Ubuntu Linux 7.04

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 6.8

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Medium

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

Partial

Integrity

Partial

Availability

Partial

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