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CVE-2012-2841: Integer underflow in the exif_entry_get_value function in exif-entry.c in the EXIF Tag Parsing Library (aka...

Integer underflow in the exif_entry_get_value function in exif-entry.c in the EXIF Tag Parsing Library (aka libexif) 0.6.20 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving a crafted buffer-size parameter during the formatting of an EXIF tag, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.

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libexif 0.6.20 contains a memory-handling flaw while formatting EXIF metadata. A malicious image or metadata input could cause memory corruption and might allow arbitrary code execution in software that parses EXIF data with the vulnerable library. The source bundle provides no CVSS score or active exploitation evidence. Exposure is most likely where servers, desktops, or applications process untrusted photos or image files using libexif 0.6.20 or vulnerable OS packages. Image upload, indexing, gallery, media-management, and document-processing workflows deserve review. Prioritize remediation for systems that automatically process external images. Code execution is possible according to the CVE description, but active exploitation is not evidenced in the provided sources. Legacy systems are the main concern because this issue dates to 2012. Mitigation focus: Identify systems and applications using libexif or distribution libexif packages.; Apply relevant vendor updates from Debian, Red Hat, Ubuntu, or SUSE advisories.; Check libexif project guidance for the fixed upstream release before source builds..

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