CVE-2009-3895: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 20, 2009
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Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in the exifentryfix function (aka the tag fixup routine) in libexif/exif-entry.c in libexif 0.6.18 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code via an invalid EXIF image. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Libexif Project Libexif=0.6.18

Event History

Nov 20, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-3895?

CVE-2009-3895 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-3895?

To mitigate CVE-2009-3895, you should upgrade to a patched version of libexif, specifically any version higher than 0.6.18.

3

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2009-3895?

CVE-2009-3895 can be exploited to perform denial of service attacks or execute arbitrary code via malicious EXIF images.

4

Which version of libexif is affected by CVE-2009-3895?

The affected version of libexif by CVE-2009-3895 is 0.6.18.

5

Is CVE-2009-3895 specific to certain operating systems?

CVE-2009-3895 is particularly relevant for applications using libexif 0.6.18, regardless of the operating system.

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