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CVE-2026-40385

libexif: libexif: Information disclosure and crashes via integer overflow in Nikon MakerNote handling

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

4

CVSS 3.1

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Published · April 13, 2026

Updated · July 12, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in libexif. A local attacker on a 32-bit system could exploit an unsigned 32-bit integer overflow vulnerability in the Nikon MakerNote handling. This could lead to application crashes or the disclosure of sensitive information.

Statement

This Moderate impact vulnerability in libexif affects 32-bit systems. A local attacker could trigger an integer overflow in the Nikon MakerNote handling, potentially leading to application crashes or information disclosure.

CVSS score applicability

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Mitigation

On 32-bit systems, avoid processing untrusted image files that contain Nikon MakerNotes. This operational control reduces the risk of exploitation by preventing vulnerable applications from parsing malicious EXIF data.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 4
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L

CWE-190 · Integer Overflow or Wraparound