CVE-2005-0664: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 8, 2005
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Updated

Buffer overflow in the EXIF library (libexif) 0.6.9 does not properly validate the structure of the EXIF tags, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a JPEG image with a crafted EXIF tag.

Affected Software

1 affected component
libexif libexif=0.6.9

Event History

Mar 8, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0664?

CVE-2005-0664 is considered to have a high severity as it can lead to application crashes and possible arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-0664?

To fix CVE-2005-0664, you should upgrade to a patched version of the libexif library beyond version 0.6.9.

3

What types of attacks can CVE-2005-0664 enable?

CVE-2005-0664 can enable denial of service attacks and potentially allow for remote code execution through specially crafted JPEG images.

4

Which version of libexif is vulnerable to CVE-2005-0664?

Version 0.6.9 of libexif is vulnerable to CVE-2005-0664.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2005-0664?

Users and applications relying on libexif version 0.6.9 for processing EXIF data in JPEG images are affected by CVE-2005-0664.

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