Description
A CiffDirectory::readDirectory integer overflow and out-of-bounds read in Exiv2 through 0.27.1 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service (SIGSEGV) via a crafted CRW image file.
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 10 | exiv2 | 0.25-4+deb10u4 | DLA-3265-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | exiv2 | 0.25-3.1ubuntu0.18.04.3 | USN-4056-1 |
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | exiv2 | 0.25-2.1ubuntu16.04.4 | USN-4056-1 |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 15 SP4 | exiv2-0_26 | 0.26-150400.9.21.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4208-1 |
| SLES 15 SP3 | exiv2 | 0.26-150000.6.26.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4276-1 |
| SLES 15 SP2 | exiv2 | 0.26-150000.6.26.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4276-1 |
| SLES 15 SP1 | exiv2 | 0.26-150000.6.26.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4276-1 |
| SLES 15 | exiv2 | 0.26-150000.6.26.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4276-1 |
Show 15 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 12 SP5 | exiv2 | 0.23-12.8.1 | SUSE-SU-2020:0860-1 |
| SLES 12 SP4 | exiv2 | 0.23-12.8.1 | SUSE-SU-2020:0860-1 |
| SLES for SAP 15 SP2 | exiv2 | 0.26-150000.6.26.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4276-1 |
| SLES for SAP 15 SP1 | exiv2 | 0.26-150000.6.26.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4276-1 |
| SLES for SAP 15 | exiv2 | 0.26-150000.6.26.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4276-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP5 | exiv2 | 0.23-12.8.1 | SUSE-SU-2020:0860-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP4 | exiv2 | 0.23-12.8.1 | SUSE-SU-2020:0860-1 |
| SLE HPC 15 SP2 | exiv2 | 0.26-150000.6.26.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4276-1 |
| SLE HPC 15 SP1 | exiv2 | 0.26-150000.6.26.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4276-1 |
| SLE HPC 15 | exiv2 | 0.26-150000.6.26.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4276-1 |
| SUSE Manager Server 4.1 | exiv2 | 0.26-150000.6.26.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4276-1 |
| SUSE Manager Retail Branch Server 4.1 | exiv2 | 0.26-150000.6.26.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4276-1 |
| SUSE Manager Proxy 4.1 | exiv2 | 0.26-150000.6.26.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4276-1 |
| SUSE Enterprise Storage 7 | exiv2 | 0.26-150000.6.26.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4276-1 |
| SUSE Enterprise Storage 6 | exiv2 | 0.26-150000.6.26.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4276-1 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Leap 15.4 | exiv2-0_26 | 0.26-150400.9.21.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4208-1 |
| openSUSE Leap 15.3 | exiv2 | 0.26-150000.6.26.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4276-1 |
Alpine
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine v3.24 | exiv2 | 0.27.2-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.23 | exiv2 | 0.27.2-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.22 | exiv2 | 0.27.2-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.21 | exiv2 | 0.27.2-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.20 | exiv2 | 0.27.2-r0 | — |
Show 9 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine v3.19 | exiv2 | 0.27.2-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.18 | exiv2 | 0.27.2-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.17 | exiv2 | 0.27.2-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.16 | exiv2 | 0.27.2-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.15 | exiv2 | 0.27.2-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.14 | exiv2 | 0.27.2-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.13 | exiv2 | 0.27.2-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.12 | exiv2 | 0.27.2-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.11 | exiv2 | 0.27.2-r0 | — |
Advisories 5
- USN-4056-1 exiv2 vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 22, 2026
- DLA-3265-1 exiv2 - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2022:4208-1 Security update for exiv2-0_26 SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2022:4276-1 Security update for exiv2 SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2020:0860-1 Security update for exiv2 SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
References
- https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/843
- https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/pull/844
- USN-4056-1 vendor-advisory
- FEDORA-2019-60553d5a18 vendor-advisory
- [debian-lts-announce] 20230110 [SECURITY] [DLA 3265-1] exiv2 security update mailing-list