# CVE-2018-20030: libexif12: An error when processing the EXIF_IFD_INTEROPERABILITY and EXIF_IFD_EXIF tags within libexif version 0.6.21 can be ex...

CVE-2018-20030 is fixed in libexif12 on 1 platform by libexif12 0.6.21-4ubuntu0.2 (version 0.6.21-4ubuntu0.2), released May 9, 2020. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-20030
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Low)
- EPSS: 0.0380
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Feb 20, 2019

## Description

An error when processing the EXIF_IFD_INTEROPERABILITY and EXIF_IFD_EXIF tags within libexif version 0.6.21 can be exploited to exhaust available CPU resources.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | libexif12 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 0.6.21-4ubuntu0.2 | [libexif12 0.6.21-4ubuntu0.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libexif12-0.6.21-4ubuntu0.2.md) | May 9, 2020 |

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