How severe is CVE-2026-40385?

CVE-2026-40385 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-40385 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-40385?

CVE-2026-40385 affects Libexif Project Libexif. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-40385?

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

Does CVE-2026-40385 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-40385 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-21732.

When was CVE-2026-40385 published?

CVE-2026-40385 was published on 2026-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-40385

CVE-2026-40385 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Libexif Project Libexif with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0. 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-190.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-21732
Weakness: CWE-190
Affected product: Libexif Project Libexif
Published: 2026-04-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In libexif through 0.6.25, an unsigned 32bit integer overflow in Nikon MakerNote handling could be used by local attackers to cause crashes or information leaks. This only affects 32bit systems.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-40385?: In libexif through 0.6.25, an unsigned 32bit integer overflow in Nikon MakerNote handling could be used by local attackers to cause crashes or information leaks. This only affects 32bit systems.
How severe is CVE-2026-40385?: CVE-2026-40385 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-40385 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-40385?: CVE-2026-40385 affects Libexif Project Libexif. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-40385?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-40385 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-40385 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-21732.
When was CVE-2026-40385 published?: CVE-2026-40385 was published on 2026-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/libexif/libexif/commit/93003b93e50b3d259bd2227d8775b73a53c35d58

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:libexif_project:libexif:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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