CVE-2024-42851: Buffer Overflow vulnerability in open source exiftags v.1.01 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-42851?

exiftags: upgrade to newer than 1.01. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-42851 being exploited?

CVE-2024-42851 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-42851 affect?

CVE-2024-42851 affects exiftags. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Buffer Overflow vulnerability in open source exiftags v.1.01 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the paresetag function.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-42851?

Priority 37/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-42851 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting exiftags. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in open source exiftags v.1.01 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the paresetag function.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 79%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787, CWE-122
Published	2024-08-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: aertherwide

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-27 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

aertherwide exiftags UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.01

Fixed in: newer than 1.01

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy exiftags || rpm -q exiftags || exiftags --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.01 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade exiftags

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade exiftags

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-42851?

exiftags: upgrade to newer than 1.01. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-42851 being exploited?

CVE-2024-42851 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-42851 affect?

CVE-2024-42851 affects exiftags. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Buffer Overflow vulnerability in open source exiftags v.1.01 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the paresetag function.

How urgent is CVE-2024-42851?

Priority 37/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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CVE-2023-50671 HIGH 7.8 DOWNGRADE In exiftags 1.01, nikon_prop1 in nikon.c has a heap-based buffer overflow (write of size 28) because snprintf

References

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