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CVE-2009-3895 affects libexif 0.6.18, a library used to read image metadata. A specially malformed EXIF image can crash software using the library and may allow code execution. Business risk depends on whether servers, desktop tools, or applications process untrusted images with this old library. Exposure is most likely where libexif 0.6.18 is installed and reachable through image upload, thumbnailing, media indexing, email, or desktop photo workflows. The provided affected-product data is incomplete, so asset and package validation is necessary. Prioritize remediation for systems that process external images automatically. For internal-only desktops or legacy applications, schedule cleanup based on exposure. The vulnerability is old, but memory corruption plus remote image parsing can create outsized risk when forgotten dependencies remain. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems and applications that include or link against libexif.; Prioritize internet-facing or automated processing of untrusted images.; Upgrade libexif from 0.6.18 to a fixed vendor-supported release..
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- libexif-exifentryfix-bo(54275)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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