CVE-2021-37619: Out-of-bounds read in Exiv2::Jp2Image::encodeJp2Header
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 v0.27.4 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 v0.27.5.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Exiv2to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in v0.27.5Patch GHSA-mxw9-qx4c-6m8v
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-37619?
CVE-2021-37619 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for out-of-bounds reads.
How do I fix CVE-2021-37619?
To fix CVE-2021-37619, update Exiv2 to version 0.27.5 or later.
Which versions of Exiv2 are affected by CVE-2021-37619?
CVE-2021-37619 affects Exiv2 versions 0.27.4 and earlier.
Can CVE-2021-37619 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2021-37619 may be exploited remotely if a user opens a specially crafted image file.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2021-37619?
CVE-2021-37619 affects systems running Exiv2 up to version 0.27.4 and affected versions of the Fedora operating system.