CVE-2007-6353 Integer overflow in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted EXIF file with software using the vulnerable exiv2 library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2007-6353?
CVE-2007-6353 is a high-severity vulnerability in Canonical Ubuntu Linux, published on 20 Dec 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Integer overflow in exif.cpp in exiv2 library allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted EXIF file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
Weakness: CWE-190
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6353?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Debian Debian Linux, Exiv2 Exiv2.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6353?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2007-6353 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-6353 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Canonical Ubuntu Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2007-6353, DSA-1474-1, GHSA-g589-q56x-4rhp.