CVE-2012-2845

Description

Integer overflow in the jpeg_data_load_data function in jpeg-data.c in libjpeg in exif 0.6.20 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read and application crash) or obtain potentially sensitive information via a crafted JPEG file.

Category

6.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.71% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory mandriva.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54437 vdb entry
http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/message.php?msg_id=29534027 mailing list
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:107 vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/49988 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2845?
CVE-2012-2845 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-2845?
To fix CVE-2012-2845, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2012-2845 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2012-2845 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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