Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Exiv2 Image Processing Library
CVE-2020-18831

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Exiv2

Status
Exiv2
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 August 2023

What is CVE-2020-18831?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the tEXtToDataBuf function of the Exiv2 library version 0.27.1. This flaw allows remote attackers to exploit crafted files leading to a denial of service and potentially other impacts. Proper validation of input is crucial to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/828
https://www.exiv2.org/download.html

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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