#VU48198 Buffer overflow in libexif - CVE-2020-0452
Published: November 8, 2020 / Updated: September 13, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU48198
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0452
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
libexif
libexif
Software vendor:
libexif.sourceforge.net
libexif.sourceforge.net
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a compiler optimization that removes protection against buffer overflow in libexif. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted EXIF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption 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.