Vulnerability Description
exiftags before 1.01 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via recursive IFD references in the EXIF data in a JPEG image.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Aertherwide | Exiftags | <= 1.01 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=202354
- http://johnst.org/sw/exiftags/CHANGES
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28110
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28268
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29580
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200712-17.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1533
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26892
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4251
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=202354
- http://johnst.org/sw/exiftags/CHANGES
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28110
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28268
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29580
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200712-17.xml
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-6356?
CVE-2007-6356 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). exiftags before 1.01 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via recursive IFD references in the EXIF data in a JPEG image.
How severe is CVE-2007-6356?
CVE-2007-6356 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-2007-6356?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Aertherwide Exiftags.