ID:9071 - Exploit for Code Injection in ExifTool - CVE-2021-22204

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:9071 - Exploit for Code Injection in ExifTool - CVE-2021-22204

ID:9071 - Exploit for Code Injection in ExifTool - CVE-2021-22204

Published: May 14, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU52794
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-22204
CWE-ID: CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
ExifTool

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when parsing DjVu files in ExifTool. A remote attacker can pass a specially crafted file to the application and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.