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CVE-2006-4168

UnknownEPSS 4.30%

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CVE-2006-4168 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in the exif_data_load_data_entry function in libexif/exif-data.c in Libexif before 0.6.16 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via an image with many EXIF components, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 4.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer overflow in the exif_data_load_data_entry function in libexif/exif-data.c in Libexif before 0.6.16 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via an image with many EXIF components, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.30%

89.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LibexifLibexif0.6.9
LibexifLibexif0.6.11
LibexifLibexif0.6.12
LibexifLibexif0.6.13
LibexifLibexif0.6.14
LibexifLibexif0.6.15

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-4168?
Integer overflow in the exif_data_load_data_entry function in libexif/exif-data.c in Libexif before 0.6.16 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via an image with many EXIF components, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2006-4168?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4168 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4168?
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Source: NVD / NIST