Vulnerability Description
A weakness has been identified in Matthias-Wandel jhead up to 3.3. This affects the function Get16u of the file exif.c of the component EXIF Parsing. This manipulation causes out-of-bounds read. The attack requires local access. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
CVSS Score
LOW
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/Matthias-Wandel/jhead/
- https://github.com/Matthias-Wandel/jhead/issues/98
- https://github.com/user-attachments/files/30397052/poc.zip
- https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-90681
- https://vuldb.com/submit/914946
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/403214
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/403214/cti
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-90681?
CVE-2026-90681 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). A weakness has been identified in Matthias-Wandel jhead up to 3.3. This affects the function Get16u of the file exif.c of the component EXIF Parsing. This manipulation causes out-of-bounds read. The a...
How severe is CVE-2026-90681?
CVE-2026-90681 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-90681?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.