SB2020051952 - Out-of-bounds read in libexif (Alpine package)



SB2020051952 - Out-of-bounds read in libexif (Alpine package)

Published: May 19, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020051952
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0093)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a missing bounds check in "exif_data_save_data_entry" of "exif-data.c" file within the Media framework functionality. A local user can trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.