GIMP Script-Fu Server Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Summary
This host is running GIMP Script-Fu Server and is prone to buffer overflow vulnerability.
Impact
Successful exploitation will allow attackers to gain control of EIP and potentially execute arbitrary code. Impact Level: System/Application
Solution
Upgrade to GIMP version 2.8.0 or later, For updates refer to http://www.gimp.org/
Insight
The script-fu server process in GIMP fails to handle a specially crafted command input sent to TCP port 10008, which could be exploited by remote attackers to cause a buffer overflow.
Affected
GIMP version 2.6.12 and prior
References