#VU1644 Information disclosure - CVE-2013-6629
Published: December 21, 2016 / Updated: April 12, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU1644
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2013-6629
CWE-ID: CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Software vendor:
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in get_sos() function in jdmarker.c file within the libjpeg and libjpeg-turbo libraries when processing JPEG files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafeted JPEG file and read parts of unallocated memory on the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.