Description
An invalid memory access in the decode function in iptc.cpp of Exiv2 0.27.99.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DOS) via a crafted tif 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 | No fix yet | — |
| Debian 13 | exiv2 | No fix yet | — |
| Debian 12 | exiv2 | No fix yet | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 26.10 | exiv2 | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 26.04 LTS | exiv2 | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 25.10 | exiv2 | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | exiv2 | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | exiv2 | No fix yet | — |
Show 3 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 20.04 LTS | exiv2 | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS | exiv2 | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTS | exiv2 | No fix yet | — |
References
- https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/760
- GLSA-202312-06 vendor-advisory