REDHAT-BUG-425551
First published: Fri Dec 14 2007(Updated: )
An infinite recursion flaw was found in libexif. This could be leveraged by an attacker to crash an application using libexif to process image data content.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SUSE Libexif12 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=289531&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=289531&action=edit
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007-1165.html
- https://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/F7/FEDORA-2007-4608
- https://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/F8/FEDORA-2007-4667
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=425551
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-425551?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-425551 is high, as it allows an attacker to crash applications processing image data.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-425551?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-425551, update to the latest version of libexif that contains the patch addressing the infinite recursion flaw.
What software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-425551?
LIBEXIF is the affected software for vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-425551.
How can REDHAT-BUG-425551 be exploited?
REDHAT-BUG-425551 can be exploited by sending crafted image data to applications using libexif.
What is the potential impact of REDHAT-BUG-425551?
The potential impact of REDHAT-BUG-425551 includes application crashes and denial of service.
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