CVE-2020-26208: Heap-buffer-overflow in jhead
JHEAD is a simple command line tool for displaying and some manipulation of EXIF header data embedded in Jpeg images from digital cameras. In affected versions there is a heap-buffer-overflow on jhead-3.04/jpgfile.c:285 ReadJpegSections. Crafted jpeg images can be provided to the user resulting in a program crash or potentially incorrect exif information retrieval. Users are advised to upgrade. There is no known workaround for this issue.
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What is CVE-2020-26208?
CVE-2020-26208 is a vulnerability found in the Jhead project's Jhead command line tool.
What is Jhead?
Jhead is a simple command line tool used for displaying and manipulating EXIF header data in JPEG images from digital cameras.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-26208?
CVE-2020-26208 has a severity of 6.1, which is considered medium.
How does CVE-2020-26208 affect software?
The vulnerability affects Jhead versions up to and including 3.04.
How can CVE-2020-26208 be exploited?
Crafted JPEG images can be provided to the user, resulting in a heap buffer overflow in the ReadJpegSections function of jhead-3.04/jpgfile.c.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-26208?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-26208 at the following references: [Link 1](https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/jhead/+bug/1900821), [Link 2](https://github.com/F-ZhaoYang/jhead/commit/5186ddcf9e35a7aa0ff0539489a930434a1325f4), [Link 3](https://github.com/F-ZhaoYang/jhead/security/advisories/GHSA-7pr6-xq4f-qhgc)
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