CVE-2012-2814

CVE-2012-2814 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libexif Project Libexif with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the exif_entry_format_value function in exif-entry.c in the EXIF Tag Parsing Library (aka libexif) 0.6.20 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted EXIF tags in an image.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2814?
Buffer overflow in the exif_entry_format_value function in exif-entry.c in the EXIF Tag Parsing Library (aka libexif) 0.6.20 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted EXIF tags in an image.
How severe is CVE-2012-2814?
CVE-2012-2814 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-2814 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2814?
CVE-2012-2814 affects Libexif Project Libexif. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2814?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-2814 published?
CVE-2012-2814 was published on 2012-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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