CVE-2018-19535
First published: Mon Nov 26 2018(Updated: )
An issue was found in Exiv2 0.26 and previous versions. A heap-based buffer over-read in PngChunk::readRawProfile function in pngchunk_int.cpp may cause a denial of service via a crafted PNG file. References: <a href="https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/428">https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/428</a> <a href="https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/pull/430">https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/pull/430</a>
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/exiv2 | 0.27.3-3+deb11u2 0.27.3-3+deb11u1 0.27.6-1 0.28.3+dfsg-2 | |
| Exiv2 Exiv2 | <=0.26 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =10.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux desktop | =7.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux server | =7.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux workstation | =7.0 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =18.10 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =19.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2101
- https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/428
- https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/pull/430
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/02/msg00038.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/01/msg00004.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4056-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-19535
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1656188
- https://access.redhat.com/support/policy/updates/errata/
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2018-19535
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:1577
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1656187
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-19535
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-19535
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-19535
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-19535
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-19535?
CVE-2018-19535 has been identified as a potential denial of service vulnerability that can be triggered by a specially crafted PNG file.
How do I fix CVE-2018-19535?
To mitigate CVE-2018-19535, upgrade Exiv2 to version 0.27.3 or later.
Which versions of Exiv2 are affected by CVE-2018-19535?
Exiv2 versions up to and including 0.26 are affected by CVE-2018-19535.
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2018-19535?
CVE-2018-19535 affects Exiv2 running on Debian, Ubuntu, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux platforms.
Can I exploit CVE-2018-19535 to execute arbitrary code?
CVE-2018-19535 does not allow for remote code execution but can lead to a denial of service condition.
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