libexif through 0.6.25 has a flaw in decoding MakerNotes. If the exif_mnote_data_get_value function gets passed in a 0 size, the passed in-buffer would be overwritten due to an integer underflow.

No CVSS v4.0

Attack Vector Local

Attack Complexity High

Privileges Required None

Scope Unchanged

Confidentiality Impact High

Integrity Impact High

Availability Impact High

User Interaction None

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Vendor Product Default status Versions
libexif libexif unknown
Version Status Constraints
0 affected
≤ 0.6.25

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https://github.com/libexif/libexif/commit/7df372e9d31d7c993a22b913c813a5f7ec4f3692 cve-icon
https://github.com/libexif/libexif/issues/247 cve-icon
History

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000

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Description libexif through 0.6.25 has a flaw in decoding MakerNotes. If the exif_mnote_data_get_value function gets passed in a 0 size, the passed in-buffer would be overwritten due to an integer underflow.
Weaknesses CWE-191
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2026-03-16T07:12:18.192Z

Reserved: 2026-03-16T06:31:35.564Z

Link: CVE-2026-32775

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