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CVE-2012-2814

UnknownEPSS 7.56%

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CVE-2012-2814 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the exif_entry_format_value function in exif-entry.c in the EXIF Tag Parsing Library (aka libexif) 0.6.20 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted EXIF tags in an image.. EPSS estimates a 7.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the exif_entry_format_value function in exif-entry.c in the EXIF Tag Parsing Library (aka libexif) 0.6.20 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted EXIF tags in an image.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
7.56%

93.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Libexif ProjectLibexif0.6.20

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2814?
Buffer overflow in the exif_entry_format_value function in exif-entry.c in the EXIF Tag Parsing Library (aka libexif) 0.6.20 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted EXIF tags in an image.
How severe is CVE-2012-2814?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2814 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2814?
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Source: NVD / NIST