CVE-2020-12767: Divide by Zero

Published May 9, 2020
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Updated

exifentrygetvalue in exif-entry.c in libexif 0.6.21 has a divide-by-zero error.

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Libexif Project Libexif=0.6.21
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=19.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=20.04
openSUSE Leap=15.1
debian/libexif
0.6.22-30.6.24-10.6.25-1

Event History

May 9, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:17 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:38 PM
Description
Feb 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:57 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·06:58 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-12767?

CVE-2020-12767 is a vulnerability in libexif 0.6.21 that has a divide-by-zero error in the exif_entry_get_value function.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-12767?

CVE-2020-12767 has a severity rating of medium, with a CVSS score of 5.5.

3

Which versions of libexif are affected by CVE-2020-12767?

Versions 0.6.21-4ubuntu0.2, 0.6.21-5.1ubuntu0.2, 0.6.21-6ubuntu0.1, 0.6.21-1ubuntu1+, and 0.6.21-2ubuntu0.2 of libexif are affected by CVE-2020-12767.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-12767?

To fix CVE-2020-12767, update libexif to version 0.6.21-4ubuntu0.2, 0.6.21-5.1ubuntu0.2, 0.6.21-6ubuntu0.1, 0.6.21-1ubuntu1+, or 0.6.21-2ubuntu0.2, depending on your Ubuntu distribution.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-12767?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-12767 in the following references: [GitHub issue](https://github.com/libexif/libexif/issues/31), [Debian LTS announcement](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/05/msg00016.html), [Ubuntu security notice](https://usn.ubuntu.com/4358-1/)

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