CVE-2020-0452: Integer Overflow
In exifentrygetvalue of exif-entry.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to remote code execution if a third party app used this library to process remote image data with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Affected Software
Remediation
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alpine/libexifto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0.6.23-r0 - Upgrade
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android/platform/external/libexifto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 11-next:2020-11-01 - Upgrade
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android/platform/external/libexifto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.0:2020-11-01 - Upgrade
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android/platform/external/libexifto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.1:2020-11-01 - Upgrade
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android/platform/external/libexifto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9:2020-11-01 - Upgrade
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android/platform/external/libexifto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 10:2020-11-01 - Upgrade
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android/platform/external/libexifto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 11:2020-11-01
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-0452?
CVE-2020-0452 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0452?
To address CVE-2020-0452, update your affected Android or Fedora system to the latest security patch provided by the vendor.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2020-0452?
CVE-2020-0452 affects Google Android versions 8.0 through 11.0 and Fedora versions 32 and 33.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-0452?
CVE-2020-0452 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability caused by an integer overflow in the exif_entry_get_value function.
Will user interaction be required to exploit CVE-2020-0452?
No, user interaction is not needed for exploiting CVE-2020-0452, as it can occur through processed remote image data.