Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in Andreas Huggel Exiv2 before 0.9 does not null terminate strings before calling the sscanf function, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via images with crafted IPTC metadata.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Andreas Huggel | Exiv2 | 0.3 |
References
- http://dev.robotbattle.com/mantis/bug_view_advanced_page.php?bug_id=447
- http://home.arcor.de/ahuggel/exiv2/changelog.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18619PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16400ExploitPatch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0345
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24349
- http://dev.robotbattle.com/mantis/bug_view_advanced_page.php?bug_id=447
- http://home.arcor.de/ahuggel/exiv2/changelog.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18619PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16400ExploitPatch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0345
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24349
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-4676?
CVE-2005-4676 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in Andreas Huggel Exiv2 before 0.9 does not null terminate strings before calling the sscanf function, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) vi...
How severe is CVE-2005-4676?
CVE-2005-4676 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-4676?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Andreas Huggel Exiv2.