# CVE-2018-12882: exif\_read\_from\_impl in ext/exif/exif.c in PHP 7.2.x through 7.2.7 allows attackers to trigger a use-after-free (in exif\_read\_from\_file) beca

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2018-06-26 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

exif_read_from_impl in ext/exif/exif.c in PHP 7.2.x through 7.2.7 allows attackers to trigger a use-after-free (in exif_read_from_file) because it closes a stream that it is not responsible for closing. The vulnerable code is reachable through the PHP exif_read_data function.

## What to do

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## Related

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104551
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3702-2/
- https://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=76409
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3702-1/
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20181109-0001/

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