CVE-2021-28275: Incorrect Type Cast
First published: Wed Mar 23 2022(Updated: )
A Denial of Service vulnerability exists in jhead 3.04 and 3.05 due to a wild address read in the Get16u function in exif.c in will cause segmentation fault via a crafted_file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Jhead Project Jhead | =3.04 | |
| Jhead Project Jhead | =3.05 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-28275?
CVE-2021-28275 is a Denial of Service vulnerability in jhead 3.04 and 3.05 that can cause a segmentation fault via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2021-28275?
CVE-2021-28275 has a severity value of 5.5, which is considered medium.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-28275?
CVE-2021-28275 affects jhead versions 3.04 and 3.05.
How can I fix the CVE-2021-28275 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2021-28275 vulnerability, update jhead to a version that is not affected, such as 3.06 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-28275?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-28275 on the GitHub issue page (https://github.com/Matthias-Wandel/jhead/issues/17) and the Gentoo security advisory (https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-17).
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