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CVE-2012-2840

UnknownEPSS 5.02%

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CVE-2012-2840 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Off-by-one error in the exif_convert_utf16_to_utf8 function in exif-entry.c in the EXIF Tag Parsing Library (aka libexif) before 0.6.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted EXIF tags in an image.. EPSS estimates a 5.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Off-by-one error in the exif_convert_utf16_to_utf8 function in exif-entry.c in the EXIF Tag Parsing Library (aka libexif) before 0.6.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted EXIF tags in an image.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.02%

91.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Libexif ProjectLibexif<= 0.6.20
Libexif ProjectLibexif0.6.14
Libexif ProjectLibexif0.6.15
Libexif ProjectLibexif0.6.16
Libexif ProjectLibexif0.6.18
Libexif ProjectLibexif0.6.19

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2840?
Off-by-one error in the exif_convert_utf16_to_utf8 function in exif-entry.c in the EXIF Tag Parsing Library (aka libexif) before 0.6.21 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-2012-2840?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2840 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2840?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST