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REDHAT-BUG-1601628

First published: Mon Jul 16 2018(Updated: )

A flaw was found in Exiv2 0.26. A heap-based buffer over-read in WebPImage::decodeChunks in webpimage.cpp. References: <a href="https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/378">https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/378</a> Upstream patch: <a href="https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/commit/505e2417e408abaf8f9fe9e5076f567a65cc59c3">https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/commit/505e2417e408abaf8f9fe9e5076f567a65cc59c3</a>

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
CentOS Dos2unix

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1601628?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1601628 is considered moderate due to the potential for a heap-based buffer over-read.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1601628?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-1601628, upgrade to a patched version of Exiv2 that addresses this buffer over-read issue.

  • What software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1601628?

    REDHAT-BUG-1601628 affects Exiv2 version 0.26.

  • What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-1601628?

    REDHAT-BUG-1601628 is a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability.

  • Is there a CVE associated with REDHAT-BUG-1601628?

    Currently, REDHAT-BUG-1601628 does not have a specific CVE identifier reported.

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