CVE-2023-50671 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published 11 Jan 2024 Updated 17 Jun 2025

A heap-based buffer overflow in exiftags allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted Nikon EXIF data.

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: None listed

What is CVE-2023-50671?

CVE-2023-50671 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Jan 2024. 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

In exiftags 1.01, nikon_prop1 in nikon.c has a heap-based buffer overflow (write of size 28) because snprintf can write to an unexpected address.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-50671?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Aertherwide Exiftags.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50671?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-50671 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-2023-50671 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-50671 exists.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2023-50671, GHSA-rw58-qmcf-p57g, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-50671.