CVE-2021-34055
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.42%
Last modified
CVE-2021-34055 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. jhead 3.06 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow via exif.c in function Put16u.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
jhead 3.06 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow via exif.c in function Put16u.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jhead Project | Jhead | 3.06 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
References
- https://github.com/Matthias-Wandel/jhead/issues/36Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/12/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5294Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Matthias-Wandel/jhead/issues/36Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/12/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5294Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-34055?
jhead 3.06 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow via exif.c in function Put16u.
How severe is CVE-2021-34055?
CVE-2021-34055 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-34055?
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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