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Debian Bullseye: DSA-5294-1 Critical: Jhead Command Execution

Jhead, a tool for manipulating EXIF data embedded in JPEG images, allowed attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands by placing them in a JPEG filename and then using the regeneration -rgt50, -autorot or -ce option. In addition a buffer overflow error in exif.c has been addressed which could lead to a denial . -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA512 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian Security Advisory DSA-5294-1 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.debian.org/security/ Markus Koschany December 04, 2022 https://www.debian.org/security/faq - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : jhead CVE ID : CVE-2021-34055 CVE-2022-41751 Debian Bug : 1024272 1022028 Jhead, a tool for manipulating EXIF data embedded in JPEG images, allowed attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands by placing them in a JPEG filename and then using the regeneration -rgt50, -autorot or -ce option. In addition a buffer overflow error in exif.c has been addressed which could lead to a denial of service (application crash). For the stable distribution (bullseye), these problems have been fixed in version 1:3.04-6+deb11u1. We recommend that you upgrade your jhead packages. For the detailed security status of jhead please refer to its security tracker page at: https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/jhead Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: https://www.debian.org/security/ Mailing list: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Enhance jhead to address command execution threats and denial of service flaws in Debian environments.. Jhead Update, Debian Advisory, Command Execution, Buffer Overflow, EXIF Data. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Dec 04, 2022 •Critical Debian