CVE-2023-44398: Out-of-bounds write in exiv2

Published Nov 6, 2023
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Updated

Exiv2 is a C++ library and a command-line utility to read, write, delete and modify Exif, IPTC, XMP and ICC image metadata. An out-of-bounds write was found in Exiv2 version v0.28.0. The vulnerable function, BmffImage::brotliUncompress, is new in v0.28.0, so earlier versions of Exiv2 are not affected. The out-of-bounds write is triggered when Exiv2 is used to read the metadata of a crafted image file. An attacker could potentially exploit the vulnerability to gain code execution, if they can trick the victim into running Exiv2 on a crafted image file. This bug is fixed in version v0.28.1. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Affected Software

1 affected component
exiv2 exiv2=0.28.0

Event History

Nov 6, 2023
CVE Published
05:30 PM
Data Sourced
05:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-44398.

2

What is the affected software?

The affected software is Exiv2 version 0.28.0.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-44398?

The severity of CVE-2023-44398 is high with a score of 8.8.

4

What is the CWE category of CVE-2023-44398?

The CWE category of CVE-2023-44398 is CWE-787.

5

How can I fix the out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Exiv2 version 0.28.0?

To fix the out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Exiv2 version 0.28.0, update to a patched version of Exiv2.

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