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CVE-2021-22204 - ExifTool Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Project:Perl

Product:Exiftool

Date Added:2021-11-17Due Date:2021-12-01

Vulnerability Name

ExifTool Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

Improper neutralization of user data in the DjVu file format in Exiftool versions 7.44 and up allows arbitrary code execution when parsing the malicious image

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-22204

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