CVE-2012-2813: Buffer Overflow
The exifconvertutf16toutf8 function in exif-entry.c in the EXIF Tag Parsing Library (aka libexif) before 0.6.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) or possibly obtain sensitive information from process memory via crafted EXIF tags in an image.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
alpine/libexifto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0.6.21-r0
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2813?
CVE-2012-2813 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to out-of-bounds read issues.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2813?
To fix CVE-2012-2813, upgrade to libexif version 0.6.21 or later.
Which versions of libexif are affected by CVE-2012-2813?
CVE-2012-2813 affects all versions of libexif prior to 0.6.21.
Can CVE-2012-2813 expose sensitive information?
Yes, CVE-2012-2813 may allow attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory.
What component does CVE-2012-2813 impact?
CVE-2012-2813 impacts the exif_convert_utf16_to_utf8 function in the EXIF Tag Parsing Library.