Description
Exiv2::Internal::PngChunk::parseTXTChunk in Exiv2 v0.26 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted image file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2018-10999.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | exiv2 | 0.27.2-6 | — |
| Debian 13 | exiv2 | 0.27.2-6 | — |
| Debian 12 | exiv2 | 0.27.2-6 | — |
| Debian 8 | exiv2 | 0.24-4.1+deb8u2 | DLA-1551-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | exiv2 | 0.25-3.1ubuntu0.18.04.2 | USN-3852-1 |
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | exiv2 | 0.25-2.1ubuntu16.04.3 | USN-3852-1 |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | exiv2 | 0.23-1ubuntu2.2 | USN-3852-1 |
Advisories 2
- USN-3852-1 exiv2 vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 22, 2026
- DLA-1551-1 exiv2 - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026