CVE-2005-0664

CVE-2005-0664 is a low-severity vulnerability in Libexif with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the EXIF library (libexif) 0.6.9 does not properly validate the structure of the EXIF tags, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a JPEG image with a crafted EXIF tag.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0664?
Buffer overflow in the EXIF library (libexif) 0.6.9 does not properly validate the structure of the EXIF tags, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a JPEG image with a crafted EXIF tag.
How severe is CVE-2005-0664?
CVE-2005-0664 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-0664 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0664?
CVE-2005-0664 affects Libexif. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0664?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0664 published?
CVE-2005-0664 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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