CWE
119 190
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-14982: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Aug 12 2019(Updated: )

In Exiv2 before v0.27.2, there is an integer overflow vulnerability in the WebPImage::getHeaderOffset function in webpimage.cpp. It can lead to a buffer overflow vulnerability and a crash.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
CentOS Dos2unix<0.27.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-14982?

    CVE-2019-14982 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for a buffer overflow.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-14982?

    To fix CVE-2019-14982, update Exiv2 to version 0.27.2 or later.

  • What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2019-14982?

    CVE-2019-14982 is caused by an integer overflow in the WebPImage::getHeaderOffset function.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2019-14982?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2019-14982 include application crashes and possible exploitation leading to arbitrary code execution.

  • Which versions of Exiv2 are affected by CVE-2019-14982?

    All versions of Exiv2 prior to version 0.27.2 are affected by CVE-2019-14982.

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