CVE-2011-2747 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 28 Jul 2011 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted JPEG image in Picasa.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2011-2747?

CVE-2011-2747 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Jul 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Google Picasa before 3.6 Build 105.67 does not properly handle invalid properties in JPEG images, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted image file.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-2747?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Picasa.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2747?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-2747 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2011-2747 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-2747 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h67c-8mc7-vvqr.