CVE-2019-14368 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer over-read in Exiv2 allows attackers to cause denial of service or disclose sensitive memory contents via crafted RAF images.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-14368?
CVE-2019-14368 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Exiv2 Exiv2, published on 28 Jul 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Exiv2 0.27.99.0 has a heap-based buffer over-read in Exiv2::RafImage::readMetadata() in rafimage.cpp.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-14368?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Exiv2 Exiv2.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14368?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-14368 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2019-14368 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-14368 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Exiv2 Exiv2
Sources
Also known as GHSA-766f-8g6j-2m24.