CVE-2019-13112: Medium severity exiv2 exiv2 vulnerability
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::badalloc exception) via a crafted PNG image file.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
redhat/exiv2to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0.27.2 - Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/exiv2to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0.27.3-3+deb11u2Fixed in 0.27.3-3+deb11u1Fixed in 0.27.6-1Fixed in 0.28.3+dfsg-2 - Upgrade
Upgrade
alpine/exiv2to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0.27.2-r0
Event History
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.