Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-2836

The exif_data_load_data function in exif-data.c in the EXIF Tag Parsing Library (aka libexif) before 0.6.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) or possibly obtain sensitive information from process memory via crafted EXIF tags in an image.
Published 2012-07-13 10:34:59
Updated 2021-01-26 13:07:48
Source Google Inc.
View at NVD,   CVE.org
Vulnerability category: OverflowDenial of service

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-2836

EPSS FAQ
3.30%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History
~ 90 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

CVSS scores for CVE-2012-2836

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source First Seen
6.4
 MEDIUM AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P
10.0
4.9
 NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2012-2836

  • The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.
    Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

References for CVE-2012-2836

Products affected by CVE-2012-2836

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