CVE-2005-4676: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sat Dec 31 2005(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in Andreas Huggel Exiv2 before 0.9 does not null terminate strings before calling the sscanf function, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via images with crafted IPTC metadata.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Exiv2 | =0.6.1 | |
| Exiv2 | =0.6 | |
| Exiv2 | =0.4 | |
| Exiv2 | =0.8 | |
| Exiv2 | =0.5 | |
| Exiv2 | =0.3 | |
| Exiv2 | =0.7 | |
| Exiv2 | =0.6.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://dev.robotbattle.com/mantis/bug_view_advanced_page.php?bug_id=447
- http://home.arcor.de/ahuggel/exiv2/changelog.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16400
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18619
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0345
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24349
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-4676?
CVE-2005-4676 has a severity level classified as high due to the potential for denial of service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4676?
To fix CVE-2005-4676, upgrade to Exiv2 version 0.9 or later, which includes a patch for this vulnerability.
Which versions of Exiv2 are affected by CVE-2005-4676?
CVE-2005-4676 affects all versions of Exiv2 prior to 0.9.
What type of attacks can be executed due to CVE-2005-4676?
Exploiting CVE-2005-4676 can lead to a denial of service by crashing the application with specially crafted images.
Is CVE-2005-4676 related to file handling?
Yes, CVE-2005-4676 is related to file handling vulnerabilities in Exiv2 when processing IPTC metadata.
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