CVE-2012-2841 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted EXIF tag causing an integer underflow and heap overflow in libexif.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2012-2841?
CVE-2012-2841 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Jul 2012. 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
Integer underflow in the exif_entry_get_value function in exif-entry.c in the EXIF Tag Parsing Library (aka libexif) 0.6.20 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving a crafted buffer-size parameter during the formatting of an EXIF tag, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2841?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Libexif Project Libexif.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2841?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2012-2841 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-2841 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2012-2841, DEBIAN-CVE-2012-2841, GHSA-gf6f-3mxg-9758.