Vulnerability Description
A heap-based buffer overflow was found in jhead in version 3.06 in Get16u() in exif.c when processing a crafted file.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jhead Project | Jhead | 3.06 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1949245Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Matthias-Wandel/jhead/issues/33ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-17Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1949245Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Matthias-Wandel/jhead/issues/33ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-17Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-3496?
CVE-2021-3496 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A heap-based buffer overflow was found in jhead in version 3.06 in Get16u() in exif.c when processing a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2021-3496?
CVE-2021-3496 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-3496?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jhead Project Jhead.