CVE-2026-40385

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 v3 4.0 MEDIUM

4.0^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.4 / Impact : 2.5

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity HIGH

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact LOW

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact LOW

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/libexif/libexif/commit/93003b93e50b3d259bd2227d8775b73a53c35d58	Patch

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:libexif_project:libexif:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-04-12 19:16

Updated : 2026-06-17 10:45

NVD link : CVE-2026-40385

Mitre link : CVE-2026-40385

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-40385

JSON object : View

Products Affected

libexif_project

libexif

CWE

CWE-190

Integer Overflow or Wraparound

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