CVE-2012-2836
NONE
Published Jul 13, 201213y ago · Modified Jun 16, 20262w ago
Published Jul 13, 2012 13y ago
Last Modified Jun 16, 2026 2w ago
Description
The exif_data_load_data function in exif-data.c in the EXIF Tag Parsing Library (aka libexif) before 0.6.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) or possibly obtain sensitive information from process memory via crafted EXIF tags in an image.
Threat Intelligence
No active exploitation signals — not in CISA KEV and no EPSS score yet.
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
No Patch Available
Weaknesses 1
CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer Memory Safety
Affected Products 6
| Vendor | Product | Version | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| libexif_project | libexif | * | ≤0.6.20 |
| libexif_project | libexif | 0.6.14 | any |
| libexif_project | libexif | 0.6.15 | any |
| libexif_project | libexif | 0.6.16 | any |
| libexif_project | libexif | 0.6.18 | any |
| libexif_project | libexif | 0.6.19 | any |
References 8
- lists.opensuse.org http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-07/msg00014.html
- lists.opensuse.org http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-07/msg00015.html
- rhn.redhat.com http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1255.html
- secunia.com http://secunia.com/advisories/49988
- sourceforge.net http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/message.php?msg_id=29534027
- debian.org http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2559
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54437
- ubuntu.com http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1513-1
Remediation
No remediation data recorded yet
Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.