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CVE-2012-2814

7.5 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in the exif_entry_format_value function in exif-entry.c in the EXIF Tag Parsing Library (aka libexif) 0.6.20 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute…

Published Jul 13, 2012libexif_projectCWE-119EPSS 7.62%

Overview

CVE-2012-2814 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting libexif_project libexif. It was published on July 13, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in the exif_entry_format_value function in exif-entry.c in the EXIF Tag Parsing Library (aka libexif) 0.6.20 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted EXIF tags in an image.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from libexif_project. Update libexif to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-07/msg00014.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-07/msg00015.htmlRefrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1255.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/49988Refsourceforge.net/mailarchive/message.php?msg_id=29534027Refwww.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2559Refwww.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2016-2867206.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/54437Refwww.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1513-1Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-07/msg00014.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2814?

CVE-2012-2814 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting libexif_project libexif. It was published on July 13, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-2814?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-2814?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from libexif_project. Update libexif to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-2814?

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