SB2007061401 - Integer overflow in libexif

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SB2007061401 - Integer overflow in libexif

Published: June 14, 2007 Updated: July 26, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2007061401
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2006-4168)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow in the exif_data_load_data_entry function in libexif/exif-data.c in Libexif. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted image file, trick the victim into opening it,, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References