REDHAT-BUG-1992165: Low severity centos dos2unix vulnerability
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 print the metadata of a crafted image file. An attacker could potentially exploit the vulnerability to cause a denial of service, if they can trick the victim into running Exiv2 on a crafted image file. Note that this bug is only triggered when printing the image ICC profile, which is a less frequently used Exiv2 operation that requires an extra command line option (-p C). The bug is fixed in version v0.27.5.
Reference: https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/security/advisories/GHSA-583f-w9pm-99r2
Upstream patch: https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/pull/1759
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Frequently Asked Questions
What versions of Exiv2 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1992165?
Exiv2 versions up to and including 0.27.4 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1992165.
What type of vulnerability is described in REDHAT-BUG-1992165?
REDHAT-BUG-1992165 describes an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Exiv2.
How can I mitigate the risk associated with REDHAT-BUG-1992165?
To mitigate the risk of REDHAT-BUG-1992165, update Exiv2 to a version later than 0.27.4.
What causes the out-of-bounds read vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-1992165?
The out-of-bounds read in REDHAT-BUG-1992165 is triggered when Exiv2 processes a crafted image file.
Is there a fixed version available for the issues outlined in REDHAT-BUG-1992165?
Yes, a fixed version of Exiv2 is available beyond version 0.27.4 to resolve the issues outlined in REDHAT-BUG-1992165.