Integer Overflow or Wraparound Affecting libexif package, versions <0.6.26-r0


Severity

Recommended
0.0
high
0
10

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Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.01% (3rd percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ALPINE323-LIBEXIF-16322297
  • published29 Apr 2026
  • disclosed12 Apr 2026

Introduced: 12 Apr 2026

NewCVE-2026-40385  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-190  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Alpine:3.23 libexif to version 0.6.26-r0 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream libexif package and not the libexif package as distributed by Alpine. See How to fix? for Alpine:3.23 relevant fixed versions and status.

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.

CVSS Base Scores

version 3.1