CVE-2007-6353: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Dec 17 2007(Updated: )
Integer overflow in exif.cpp in exiv2 library allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted EXIF file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/0.15 | <5. | 5. |
| CentOS Dos2unix | ||
| Exiv2 | <0.16 | |
| Debian | =3.1 | |
| Debian | =4.0 | |
| Ubuntu | =7.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =7.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =8.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=425921
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28132
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=202351
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-December/msg00674.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-December/msg00652.html
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200712-16.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26918
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28178
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28267
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:006
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-01/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28412
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1474
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28610
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32273
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-655-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4252
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39118
- http://dev.robotbattle.com/~cvsuser/cgi-bin/ns_viewcvs.cgi/exiv2/trunk/src/exif.cpp?rev=1346&r1=1231&r2=1346
- http://dev.robotbattle.com/bugs/view.php?id=534
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=425921#c1
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-6353?
CVE-2007-6353 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6353?
To fix CVE-2007-6353, update the Exiv2 library to version 0.16 or higher.
What systems are affected by CVE-2007-6353?
CVE-2007-6353 affects various systems including Exiv2 versions lower than 0.16 and specific Debian and Ubuntu versions.
What is the main cause of CVE-2007-6353?
CVE-2007-6353 is caused by an integer overflow in the EXIF parsing code of the Exiv2 library.
Can CVE-2007-6353 lead to a denial of service?
Yes, CVE-2007-6353 can be exploited to create a denial of service due to a heap-based buffer overflow.
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