CVE-2012-6307 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

A malicious JPEG file can trigger arbitrary code execution in JPEGsnoop, requiring users to update the application.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2012-6307?

CVE-2012-6307 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Feb 2020. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability exists in JPEGsnoop 1.5.2 due to an unspecified issue in JPEG file handling, which could let a malicious user execute arbitrary code

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-6307?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Impulseadventure Jpegsnoop.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6307?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-6307 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2012-6307 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-6307 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-98qg-938c-65cm.

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