CVE-2012-2814

libexif: "exif_entry_format_value()" buffer overflow

Published Jul 13, 2012 CVSS 2.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 7.6% KEV · Not listed
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

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-2559-1 libexif security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2012-2794 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.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1513-1 libexif vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Chrome
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 7:42 PM
Reserved
May 19, 2012, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jul 13, 2012, 10:34 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:42 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jul 12, 2012, 12:00 AM