Buffer overflow in Libexif Project
CVE-2009-3895
Heap-based buffer overflow in the exif_entry_fix function (aka the tag fixup routine) in libexif/exif-entry.c in libexif 0.6.18 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code via an invalid EXIF image. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.051 (91.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
Affected products
- Libexif_project Libexif — versions 0.6.18
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_SECUNIA, Vendor Advisory, third-party-advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- secalert@redhat.com (vdb-entry, x_refsource_VUPEN, Vendor Advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST)
- secalert@redhat.com (vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF)
- secalert@redhat.com (vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_OSVDB, vdb-entry)
- secalert@redhat.com (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-3895?
- CVE-2009-3895 is a vulnerability in Libexif Project, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. Published 2009-11-20.
- Is CVE-2009-3895 known to be exploited?
- 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.