Divide-by-Zero Error in libexif Affects Multiple Linux Distributions
CVE-2020-12767

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Libexif Project

Status
Libexif
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 May 2020

What is CVE-2020-12767?

The libexif library version 0.6.21 contains a vulnerability due to a divide-by-zero error in the exif_entry_get_value function. This flaw can cause application crashes and may lead to unintended behavior. The vulnerability affects various Linux distributions, presenting a risk to systems utilizing the affected library.

References

https://github.com/libexif/libexif/issues/31
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/05/msg0...
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/4358-1/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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