Description
A PngChunk::parseChunkContent uncontrolled memory allocation in Exiv2 through 0.27.1 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service (crash due to an std::bad_alloc exception) via a crafted PNG 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 |
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 8 | exiv2 +3 | 0.27.2-5.el8 | RHSA-2020:1577 |
| RHEL 8 | gegl | 0.2.0-39.el8 | RHSA-2020:1577 |
| RHEL 8 | gnome-color-manager | 3.28.0-3.el8 | RHSA-2020:1577 |
| RHEL 8 | libgexiv2 +1 | 0.10.8-4.el8 | RHSA-2020:1577 |
AlmaLinux
Errata ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlmaLinux 8 | exiv2-doc +1 | 0.27.2-5.el8 | ALSA-2020:1577 |
| AlmaLinux 8 | gegl | 0.2.0-39.el8 | ALSA-2020:1577 |
| AlmaLinux 8 | gnome-color-manager | 3.28.0-3.el8 | ALSA-2020:1577 |
| AlmaLinux 8 | libgexiv2 +1 | 0.10.8-4.el8 | ALSA-2020:1577 |
Rocky Linux
Errata ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Linux 8 | exiv2 | 0.27.2-5.el8 | RLSA-2020:1577 |
| Rocky Linux 8 | gegl | 0.2.0-39.el8 | RLSA-2020:1577 |
| Rocky Linux 8 | gnome-color-manager | 3.28.0-3.el8 | RLSA-2020:1577 |
| Rocky Linux 8 | libgexiv2 | 0.10.8-4.el8 | RLSA-2020:1577 |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 12 SP5 | exiv2 | 0.23-12.18.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4252-1 |
| SLES 12 SP4 | exiv2 | 0.23-12.18.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4252-1 |
| SLES 12 SP3 | exiv2 | 0.23-12.18.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4252-1 |
| SLES 12 SP2 | exiv2 | 0.23-12.18.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4252-1 |
Show 4 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES for SAP 12 SP5 | exiv2 | 0.23-12.18.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4252-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP4 | exiv2 | 0.23-12.18.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4252-1 |
| SUSE OpenStack Cloud Crowbar 9 | exiv2 | 0.23-12.18.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4252-1 |
| SUSE OpenStack Cloud 9 | exiv2 | 0.23-12.18.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:4252-1 |
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 | — |
Oracle Linux
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 8 | exiv2 +3 | 0.27.2-5.el8 | ELSA-2020-1577 |
| Oracle Linux 8 | gegl | 0.2.0-39.el8 | ELSA-2020-1577 |
| Oracle Linux 8 | gnome-color-manager | 3.28.0-3.el8 | ELSA-2020-1577 |
| Oracle Linux 8 | libgexiv2 +1 | 0.10.8-4.el8 | ELSA-2020-1577 |
Advisories 7
- ALSA-2020:1577 Moderate: exiv2 security, bug fix, and enhancement update AlmaLinux Security Advisories · Nov 5, 2026
- RHSA-2020:1577 Red Hat Security Advisory: exiv2 security, bug fix, and enhancement update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 27, 2026
- 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
- RLSA-2020:1577 Moderate: exiv2 security, bug fix, and enhancement update Rocky Linux Security Advisories · Feb 5, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2022:4252-1 Security update for exiv2 SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- ELSA-2020-1577 Moderate: exiv2 security, bug fix, and enhancement update (Oracle Linux 8) Oracle Linux Security Advisories (ELSA) · May 5, 2020
References
- https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/845
- https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/pull/846
- USN-4056-1 vendor-advisory
- FEDORA-2019-60553d5a18 vendor-advisory
- [debian-lts-announce] 20230110 [SECURITY] [DLA 3265-1] exiv2 security update mailing-list