CVE-2012-2836: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Jul 13 2012(Updated: )
The exif_data_load_data function in exif-data.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.
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SUSE Libexif12 | <=0.6.20 | |
| SUSE Libexif12 | =0.6.14 | |
| SUSE Libexif12 | =0.6.15 | |
| SUSE Libexif12 | =0.6.16 | |
| SUSE Libexif12 | =0.6.18 | |
| SUSE Libexif12 | =0.6.19 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-07/msg00014.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-07/msg00015.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1255.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49988
- http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/message.php?msg_id=29534027
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2559
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54437
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1513-1
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2836?
CVE-2012-2836 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service and expose sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2836?
To fix CVE-2012-2836, update the EXIF Tag Parsing Library (libexif) to version 0.6.21 or later.
What vulnerabilities does CVE-2012-2836 introduce?
CVE-2012-2836 introduces vulnerabilities that can lead to out-of-bounds read errors and possible exposure of sensitive memory information.
Which versions of libexif are affected by CVE-2012-2836?
CVE-2012-2836 affects libexif versions 0.6.20 and earlier.
Can CVE-2012-2836 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-2836 can be exploited remotely by sending crafted EXIF tags in an image.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/weakness
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/tags
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/libexif project
- canonical/suse libexif12
- version/suse libexif12/0.6.20
- version/suse libexif12/0.6.14
- version/suse libexif12/0.6.15
- version/suse libexif12/0.6.16
- version/suse libexif12/0.6.18
- version/suse libexif12/0.6.19