How severe is CVE-2012-2837?

CVE-2012-2837 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-2837 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2837?

CVE-2012-2837 primarily affects Libexif Project Libexif. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2837?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-2837 published?

CVE-2012-2837 was published on 2012-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2837

CVE-2012-2837 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Libexif Project Libexif with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-189.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Libexif Project Libexif
Published: 2012-07-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The mnote_olympus_entry_get_value function in olympus/mnote-olympus-entry.c in the EXIF Tag Parsing Library (aka libexif) before 0.6.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error) via an image with crafted EXIF tags that are not properly handled during the formatting of EXIF maker note tags.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2837?: The mnote_olympus_entry_get_value function in olympus/mnote-olympus-entry.c in the EXIF Tag Parsing Library (aka libexif) before 0.6.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error) via an image with crafted EXIF tags that are not properly handled during the formatting of EXIF maker note tags.
How severe is CVE-2012-2837?: CVE-2012-2837 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2837 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2837?: CVE-2012-2837 primarily affects Libexif Project Libexif. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2837?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2837 published?: CVE-2012-2837 was published on 2012-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:libexif_project:libexif:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:libexif_project:libexif:0.6.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:libexif_project:libexif:0.6.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:libexif_project:libexif:0.6.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:libexif_project:libexif:0.6.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:libexif_project:libexif:0.6.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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