CVE-2019-13112
First published: Sun Jun 30 2019(Updated: )
A PngChunk::parseChunkContent uncontrolled memory allocation in Exiv2 through 0.27.1 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service (crash due to an std::bad_alloc exception) via a crafted PNG image file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/exiv2 | <0.27.2 | 0.27.2 |
| debian/exiv2 | 0.27.3-3+deb11u2 0.27.3-3+deb11u1 0.27.6-1 0.28.3+dfsg-2 | |
| Exiv2 Exiv2 | <=0.27.1 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =30 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =18.10 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =19.04 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =10.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/845
- https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/pull/846
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/01/msg00004.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/FGBT5OD2TF4AIXJUC56WOUJRHAZLZ4DC/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4056-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2019-13112
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1728491
- https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/commit/8cdb330743b7b7f1a8e34514effde34d67c77577
- https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/commit/43f154f44b838e6b232193ccbd48e5a2e94bdd35
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:1577
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2019-13112
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1728490
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/FGBT5OD2TF4AIXJUC56WOUJRHAZLZ4DC/
- https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/commit/d3e69f6d2c60bd06bf1c0564b919989ecfc89ec1
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2019-13112
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2019-13112
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-13112
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-13112
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-13112?
CVE-2019-13112 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to uncontrolled memory allocation.
How do I fix CVE-2019-13112?
To fix CVE-2019-13112, you should upgrade Exiv2 to version 0.27.2 or later.
Which versions of Exiv2 are affected by CVE-2019-13112?
Exiv2 versions prior to 0.27.2 are affected by CVE-2019-13112.
Can CVE-2019-13112 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2019-13112 can be exploited by sending a crafted PNG image to the affected application.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2019-13112 on my system?
The impact of CVE-2019-13112 includes potential crashes of the application, leading to service disruptions.
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