CVE-2009-3895: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Nov 20 2009(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the exif_entry_fix 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.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SUSE Libexif12 | =0.6.18 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37022
- http://libexif.cvs.sourceforge.net/viewvc/libexif/libexif/NEWS?view=markup&pathrev=libexif-0_6_19-release
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3243
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=293190
- http://bugs.debian.org/557137
- http://www.osvdb.org/59956
- http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/message.php?msg_name=20091113072359.GA22681%40coneharvesters.com
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/11/19/2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37378
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54275
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
Which version of libexif is affected by CVE-2009-3895?
The affected version of libexif by CVE-2009-3895 is 0.6.18.
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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