Description
Exiv2::PngImage::readMetadata() in pngimage.cpp in Exiv2 0.27.99.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted 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 |
Advisories 1
- DLA-3265-1 exiv2 - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026