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CVE-2026-40334

libgphoto2: libgphoto2: Information disclosure and denial of service via missing null terminator

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Severity

Low

Red Hat Product Security

3.5

CVSS 3.1

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Published · April 18, 2026

Updated · July 3, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in libgphoto2, a camera access and control library. A missing null terminator in the ptp_unpack_Canon_FE() function, when processing a specially crafted 13-byte filename, can lead to an out-of-bounds read. This vulnerability may allow a local attacker with physical access to cause information disclosure or a denial of service (DoS).

CVSS score applicability

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Mitigation

Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 3.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L

CWE-170 · Improper Null Termination