CVE-2012-2836
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CVE-2012-2836 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The exif_data_load_data function in exif-data.c in the EXIF Tag Parsing Library (aka libexif) before 0.6.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) or possibly obtain sensitive information from process memory via crafted EXIF tags in an image.. EPSS estimates a 6.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The exif_data_load_data function in exif-data.c in the EXIF Tag Parsing Library (aka libexif) before 0.6.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) or possibly obtain sensitive information from process memory via crafted EXIF tags in an image.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libexif Project | Libexif | <= 0.6.20 |
| Libexif Project | Libexif | 0.6.14 |
| Libexif Project | Libexif | 0.6.15 |
| Libexif Project | Libexif | 0.6.16 |
| Libexif Project | Libexif | 0.6.18 |
| Libexif Project | Libexif | 0.6.19 |
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- Status
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