CVE-2012-2845 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can cause denial of service or read sensitive information via crafted JPEG files exploiting an integer overflow in libjpeg.
- 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-2012-2845?
CVE-2012-2845 is a medium-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 overflow in the jpeg_data_load_data function in jpeg-data.c in libjpeg in exif 0.6.20 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read and application crash) or obtain potentially sensitive information via a crafted JPEG file.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2845?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (1)
exif openSUSE:Tumbleweed | All versions | 0.6.21-8.7 |
Products include Curtis Galloway Exif.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2845?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2012-2845 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-2845 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2012-2845, DEBIAN-CVE-2012-2845, GHSA-f92q-2q89-r8mx, openSUSE-SU-2024:10240-1.