What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-50671?

CVE-2023-50671 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Exiftags are affected by CVE-2023-50671?

CVE-2023-50671 presents notable security risk, a out-of-bounds write vulnerability rated CVSS 7.8.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-50671?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-50671. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2023-50671?

Within 30 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. If patching is delayed, consider network segmentation to limit exposure.

Exiftags CVE-2023-50671

HIGH

Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)

2024-01-11 cve@mitre.org

Buffer Overflow Memory Corruption Exiftags

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:34 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Jun 17, 2025 - 16:15 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jan 11, 2024 - 17:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

In exiftags 1.01, nikon_prop1 in nikon.c has a heap-based buffer overflow (write of size 28) because snprintf can write to an unexpected address.

AnalysisAI

In exiftags 1.01, nikon_prop1 in nikon.c has a heap-based buffer overflow (write of size 28) because snprintf can write to an unexpected address. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787), which allows attackers to write data beyond allocated buffer boundaries leading to code execution or crashes. In exiftags 1.01, nikon_prop1 in nikon.c has a heap-based buffer overflow (write of size 28) because snprintf can write to an unexpected address. Affected products include: Aertherwide Exiftags.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate write boundaries, use memory-safe languages, enable compiler protections (ASLR, stack canaries).