CVE-2024-42851 Memory corruption in n/a
A local attacker can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the exiftags library's paresetag function.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-42851?
CVE-2024-42851 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Aug 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in open source exiftags v.1.01 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the paresetag function.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-42851?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Aertherwide Exiftags.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42851?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-42851 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-2024-42851 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-42851 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2024-42851, GHSA-x72g-3j3q-w4wf, UBUNTU-CVE-2024-42851.