Ubuntu update for libimage-exiftool-perl



| Updated: 2024-06-21
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2021-22204
CWE-ID CWE-94
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Vulnerability #1 is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerable software
Ubuntu
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

libimage-exiftool-perl (Ubuntu package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Canonical Ltd.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Code Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU52794

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.6 [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:A/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-22204

CWE-ID: CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when parsing DjVu files in ExifTool. A remote attacker can pass a specially crafted file to the application and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package libimage-exiftool-perl to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 18.04 - 21.04

libimage-exiftool-perl (Ubuntu package): before 10.80-1ubuntu0.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4987-1


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.



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