Bug 2457689 (CVE-2026-40386)

Summary: CVE-2026-40386 libexif: libexif: Denial of Service and information disclosure via integer underflow in MakerNote decoding
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A flaw was found in libexif. An integer underflow vulnerability in the size checking mechanism for Fuji and Olympus MakerNote decoding could allow attackers to exploit programs using libexif. This could lead to a Denial of Service (DoS) by crashing the program or result in information disclosure, potentially exposing sensitive data.
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Description OSIDB Bzimport 2026-04-12 19:01:21 UTC
In libexif through 0.6.25, an integer underflow in size checking for Fuji and Olympus MakerNote decoding could be used by attackers to crash or leak information out of libexif-using programs.

Comment 2 errata-xmlrpc 2026-05-26 15:20:23 UTC
This issue has been addressed in the following products:

  Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8

Via RHSA-2026:20929 https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:20929

Comment 3 errata-xmlrpc 2026-06-03 04:37:03 UTC
This issue has been addressed in the following products:

  Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10

Via RHSA-2026:22529 https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:22529

Comment 4 errata-xmlrpc 2026-06-03 04:37:17 UTC
This issue has been addressed in the following products:

  Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9

Via RHSA-2026:22553 https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:22553

Comment 5 errata-xmlrpc 2026-06-16 08:15:20 UTC
This issue has been addressed in the following products:

  Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support
  Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Extended Update Support Long-Life Add-On

Via RHSA-2026:26191 https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:26191

Comment 6 errata-xmlrpc 2026-06-16 08:19:08 UTC
This issue has been addressed in the following products:

  Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 Update Services for SAP Solutions
  Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 Telecommunications Update Service

Via RHSA-2026:26190 https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:26190

Comment 7 errata-xmlrpc 2026-06-16 08:20:12 UTC
This issue has been addressed in the following products:

  Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 Update Services for SAP Solutions

Via RHSA-2026:26192 https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:26192

Comment 8 errata-xmlrpc 2026-06-16 10:40:49 UTC
This issue has been addressed in the following products:

  Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.6 Extended Update Support

Via RHSA-2026:26224 https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:26224

Comment 9 errata-xmlrpc 2026-06-16 11:53:53 UTC
This issue has been addressed in the following products:

  Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 Extended Update Support

Via RHSA-2026:26274 https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:26274

Comment 10 errata-xmlrpc 2026-06-16 11:57:53 UTC
This issue has been addressed in the following products:

  Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2 Update Services for SAP Solutions

Via RHSA-2026:26276 https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:26276

Comment 11 errata-xmlrpc 2026-06-16 12:43:48 UTC
This issue has been addressed in the following products:

  Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support
  Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Extended Update Support Long-Life Add-On

Via RHSA-2026:26292 https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:26292

Comment 12 errata-xmlrpc 2026-06-17 13:03:16 UTC
This issue has been addressed in the following products:

  Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Extended Lifecycle Support

Via RHSA-2026:26567 https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:26567