CVE-2005-0406: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-0406: A design flaw in image processing software that modifies JPEG images might not modify the original EXIF thu...

A design flaw in image processing software that modifies JPEG images might not modify the original EXIF thumbnail, which could lead to an information leak of potentially sensitive visual information that had been removed from the main JPEG image.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 21:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

Some JPEG editing workflows may remove or obscure content in the main image while leaving an older EXIF thumbnail embedded inside the file. If that file is published, the thumbnail may reveal visual details the editor intended to hide. Exposure is most likely in workflows that crop, redact, blur, or otherwise modify JPEGs before external publication while preserving EXIF metadata. Product-specific exposure cannot be determined from the provided sources. Treat this as a data-handling control issue rather than an emergency patch event. Prioritize teams that publish sensitive images, evidence, IDs, facilities, screenshots, or client material. Mitigation focus: Check image-processing vendor guidance for affected versions and fixes.; Strip EXIF metadata and embedded thumbnails before publishing JPEGs.; Use export workflows that regenerate or remove metadata after edits..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 00:39 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 16, 2005, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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