CVE-2021-29463: Out-of-bounds read in Exiv2::WebPImage::doWriteMetadata

Published Apr 30, 2021
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Updated

Exiv2 is a command-line utility and C++ library for reading, writing, deleting, and modifying the metadata of image files. An out-of-bounds read was found in Exiv2 versions v0.27.3 and earlier. The out-of-bounds read is triggered when Exiv2 is used to write metadata into a crafted image file. An attacker could potentially exploit the vulnerability to cause a denial of service by crashing Exiv2, if they can trick the victim into running Exiv2 on a crafted image file. Note that this bug is only triggered when writing the metadata, which is a less frequently used Exiv2 operation than reading the metadata. For example, to trigger the bug in the Exiv2 command-line application, you need to add an extra command-line argument such as insert. The bug is fixed in version v0.27.4.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/exiv2<0.27.4
0.27.4
exiv2 exiv2<0.27.4
fedoraproject fedora=33
fedoraproject fedora=34

Event History

Apr 30, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-29463?

CVE-2021-29463 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for triggering an out-of-bounds read.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-29463?

To fix CVE-2021-29463, upgrade Exiv2 to version 0.27.4 or later.

3

Which versions of Exiv2 are affected by CVE-2021-29463?

CVE-2021-29463 affects Exiv2 versions 0.27.3 and earlier.

4

What types of systems are impacted by CVE-2021-29463?

CVE-2021-29463 impacts systems running vulnerable versions of Exiv2, including Fedora 33 and 34.

5

Can CVE-2021-29463 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2021-29463 may be exploited through crafted image files that trigger the out-of-bounds read when processed.

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