cdcseacave TinyEXIF up to 1.0.x EntryParser EntryParser::Fetch SubjectArea heap-based overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in cdcseacave TinyEXIF up to 1.0.x. Affected by this vulnerability is the function EntryParser::Fetch of the component EntryParser. Executing a manipulation of the argument SubjectArea can lead to heap-based overflow. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-38332. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in cdcseacave TinyEXIF up to 1.0.x and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function EntryParser::Fetch of the component EntryParser. The manipulation of the argument SubjectArea with an unknown input leads to a heap-based overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-122. A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc(). As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

TinyEXIF before 1.1.0 has a heap-based buffer over-read in EntryParser::Fetch methods reachable via a crafted SubjectArea length.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-38332 since 04/06/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 1.1.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.5

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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CNA Base Score: 2.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Heap-based overflow
CWE: CWE-122 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: TinyEXIF 1.1.0

Timelineinfo

04/06/2026 CVE reserved
09/13/2026 +160 days Advisory disclosed
09/13/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/13/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-38332 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-38332
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-403348

Entryinfo

Created: 09/13/2026 23:19
Changes: 09/13/2026 23:19 (66)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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