CVE-2009-2687

4.3 MEDIUM 4% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

The exif_read_data function in the Exif module in PHP before 5.2.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed JPEG image with invalid offset fields, a different issue than CVE-2005-3353.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 4.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2009-08-05 19:30 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 23:10 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 4.4% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 4.3 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2009-08-05 19:30 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 23:10 UTC
Exploit probability: 4.4% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-20 · Improper input validation
Record status: Modified

Affected

PHP < 5.2.10
Debian Linux 4.0
Debian Linux 5.0
Debian Linux 6.0

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 4.3

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Medium
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: None
Availability: Partial

Raw vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record