CVE-2026-32775: libexif through 0.6.25 has a flaw in decoding MakerNotes

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-32775?

libexif: upgrade to newer than 0.6.25. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-32775 being exploited?

CVE-2026-32775 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-2026-32775 affect?

CVE-2026-32775 affects libexif. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). libexif through 0.6.25 has a flaw in decoding MakerNotes. If the exif_mnote_data_get_value function gets passed in a 0 size, the passed in-buffer would be overwritten due to an integer underflow.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-32775?

Priority 33/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Routine

HIGH 7.4UPGRADE

CVE-2026-32775 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.4) affecting libexif. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

libexif through 0.6.25 has a flaw in decoding MakerNotes. If the exif_mnote_data_get_value function gets passed in a 0 size, the passed in-buffer would be overwritten due to an integer underflow.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.4 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 91%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-191
Published	2026-03-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: libexif project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-16 14:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

libexif project libexif UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.6.25

Fixed in: newer than 0.6.25

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.6.25 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade libexif

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-2026-32775?

libexif: upgrade to newer than 0.6.25. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-32775 being exploited?

CVE-2026-32775 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-2026-32775 affect?

CVE-2026-32775 affects libexif. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). libexif through 0.6.25 has a flaw in decoding MakerNotes. If the exif_mnote_data_get_value function gets passed in a 0 size, the passed in-buffer would be overwritten due to an integer underflow.

How urgent is CVE-2026-32775?

Priority 33/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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