CVE-2019-14982 Integer overflow in n/a
An integer overflow in Exiv2 can cause a buffer overflow and crash, leading to denial of service for applications processing WebP images.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-14982?
CVE-2019-14982 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Exiv2 Exiv2, published on 12 Aug 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
In Exiv2 before v0.27.2, there is an integer overflow vulnerability in the WebPImage::getHeaderOffset function in webpimage.cpp. It can lead to a buffer overflow vulnerability and a crash.
Weakness: CWE-190
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-14982?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Exiv2 Exiv2.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14982?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-14982 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-14982 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-14982 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Exiv2 Exiv2
Sources
Also known as GHSA-42mc-7w38-vjxg.