Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the exif_entry_fix function (aka the tag fixup routine) in libexif/exif-entry.c in libexif 0.6.18 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code via an invalid EXIF image. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libexif Project | Libexif | 0.6.18 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/557137
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=293190
- http://libexif.cvs.sourceforge.net/viewvc/libexif/libexif/NEWS?view=markup&pathrPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37378Vendor Advisory
- http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/message.php?msg_name=20091113072359.GA22681%4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/11/19/2
- http://www.osvdb.org/59956
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37022
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3243Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54275
- http://bugs.debian.org/557137
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=293190
- http://libexif.cvs.sourceforge.net/viewvc/libexif/libexif/NEWS?view=markup&pathrPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37378Vendor Advisory
- http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/message.php?msg_name=20091113072359.GA22681%4
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3895?
CVE-2009-3895 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Heap-based buffer overflow in the exif_entry_fix function (aka the tag fixup routine) in libexif/exif-entry.c in libexif 0.6.18 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute...
How severe is CVE-2009-3895?
CVE-2009-3895 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-3895?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libexif Project Libexif.