VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2005-0406

CVSS score5.5 MEDIUM

EPSS probability0.46%

CISA KEVNot currently listed

Published2005-02-14

Last modified2026-06-16

CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Description

A design flaw in image processing software that modifies JPEG images might not modify the original EXIF thumbnail, which could lead to an information leak of potentially sensitive visual information that had been removed from the main JPEG image.

Weakness classification

CWE-212: Improper Removal of Sensitive Information Before Storage or Transfer

Primary references

cve@mitre.org — Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
cve@mitre.org — Exploit, Vendor Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Exploit, Vendor Advisory