Vulnerability Description
The mnote_olympus_entry_get_value function in olympus/mnote-olympus-entry.c in the EXIF Tag Parsing Library (aka libexif) before 0.6.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error) via an image with crafted EXIF tags that are not properly handled during the formatting of EXIF maker note tags.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libexif Project | Libexif | <= 0.6.20 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-07/msg00014.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-07/msg00015.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1255.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49988
- http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/message.php?msg_id=29534027
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2559
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54437
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1513-1
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-07/msg00014.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-07/msg00015.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1255.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49988
- http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/message.php?msg_id=29534027
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2559
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54437
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-2837?
CVE-2012-2837 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The mnote_olympus_entry_get_value function in olympus/mnote-olympus-entry.c in the EXIF Tag Parsing Library (aka libexif) before 0.6.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-...
How severe is CVE-2012-2837?
CVE-2012-2837 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-2012-2837?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libexif Project Libexif.