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CVE-2012-2841

7.5 · HIGH

Integer underflow in the exif_entry_get_value function in exif-entry.c in the EXIF Tag Parsing Library (aka libexif) 0.6.20 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involv…

Published Jul 13, 2012libexif_projectCWE-189EPSS 5.75%

Overview

CVE-2012-2841 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

Integer underflow in the exif_entry_get_value function in exif-entry.c in the EXIF Tag Parsing Library (aka libexif) 0.6.20 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving a crafted buffer-size parameter during the formatting of an EXIF tag, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.

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.securityfocus.com/bid/54437Refwww.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1513-1Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-07/msg00014.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-07/msg00015.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2841?

CVE-2012-2841 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-2012-2841?

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-2012-2841?

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-2012-2841?

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