openEuler update for libexif



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-0452
CWE-ID CWE-119
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		openEuler
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

libexif-help
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

libexif-devel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

libexif-debugsource
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

libexif-debuginfo
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

libexif
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor openEuler

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU48198

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0452

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a compiler optimization that removes protection against buffer overflow in libexif. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted EXIF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

openEuler: 20.03 LTS SP1 - 22.03 LTS SP3

libexif-help: before 0.6.21-26

libexif-devel: before 0.6.21-26

libexif-debugsource: before 0.6.21-26

libexif-debuginfo: before 0.6.21-26

libexif: before 0.6.21-26

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.openeuler.org/en/security/security-bulletins/detail/?id=openEuler-SA-2024-1078


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?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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