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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200503-17] libexif: Buffer overflow vulnerability Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
libexif: Buffer overflow vulnerability
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200503-17
(libexif: Buffer overflow vulnerability)
libexif contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the EXIF tag
validation code. When opening an image with a specially crafted EXIF
tag, the lack of validation can cause applications linked to libexif to
crash.
Impact
A specially crafted EXIF file could crash applications making use
of libexif, potentially allowing the execution of arbitrary code with
the rights of the user running the application.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
References:
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2005-0664
Solution:
All libexif users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-libs/libexif-0.5.12-r1"
Threat Level: Medium
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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