CVE-2012-2813: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-2813: The exif_convert_utf16_to_utf8 function in exif-entry.c in the EXIF Tag Parsing Library (aka libexif) befor...

The exif_convert_utf16_to_utf8 function in exif-entry.c in the EXIF Tag Parsing Library (aka libexif) before 0.6.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) or possibly obtain sensitive information from process memory via crafted EXIF tags in an image.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 19:42 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2012-2813 affects libexif before 0.6.21. A malicious image with crafted EXIF metadata can crash software that parses it, and may expose process memory. Business risk is highest where external users can upload images that are automatically processed. Exposure depends on whether servers, desktop tools, or embedded components use libexif before 0.6.21 to parse untrusted images. The bundle does not identify specific downstream products or CPEs. Prioritize remediation for internet-facing image upload or metadata-processing services. Treat internal-only image workflows as lower urgency unless they process files from untrusted sources. Mitigation focus: Upgrade libexif to 0.6.21 or a vendor-fixed package.; Apply relevant Debian, Red Hat, Ubuntu, or SUSE security updates.; Reduce automatic processing of untrusted image metadata where feasible..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 13, 2012, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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