known issue [BUG 4.7.8] Images rotated differently (EXIF data) depending on their upload area (and wrongly, too)

[teraßyte]

Here are the steps to reproduce:

1. Create a new file in the Downloads app (in a category that allows screenshots).
2. Upload any random file in the first step (it doesn't matter).
3. Upload the image from the ZIP file attached to this post as a screenshot.
4. Enter a random title (it doesn't matter).
5. Re-upload the image from step #3, but this time as an attachment in the Description editor.
6. Submit the file.

 

Once the file is submitted, compare the screenshot to the attachment in the description, and you'll see the images are rotated differently (and rotated wrongly in both cases, too).

test_image_rotation_bug.zip

 

P.S.: The test above was done with both GD and ImageMagick. Same result in both cases.

Edited March 16, 2023 by teraßyte

[teraßyte]

Btw, I haven't checked what happens in the gallery. You might want to check that area, too.

[Marc]

Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention! I can confirm this should be further reviewed and I have logged an internal bug report for our development team to investigate and address as necessary, in a future maintenance release.

 

[giventoflyfish]

Any update on this fix? I'm having this issue too.

[Marc]

There is currently an open bug report on this. I know it was worked on at some point, but unfortunately the fix is more complex than anticipated. I will chase this up for you.