CVE-2023-50671
CVE-2023-50671 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aertherwide Exiftags with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-55448
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Aertherwide Exiftags
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In exiftags 1.01, nikon_prop1 in nikon.c has a heap-based buffer overflow (write of size 28) because snprintf can write to an unexpected address.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-50671?
- In exiftags 1.01, nikon_prop1 in nikon.c has a heap-based buffer overflow (write of size 28) because snprintf can write to an unexpected address.
- How severe is CVE-2023-50671?
- CVE-2023-50671 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-50671 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-50671?
- CVE-2023-50671 affects Aertherwide Exiftags. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-50671?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2023-50671 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-50671 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55448.
- When was CVE-2023-50671 published?
- CVE-2023-50671 was published on 2024-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:aertherwide:exiftags:1.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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