Exiv2 0.27.99.0 pngimage.cpp readMetadata Image File memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Exiv2 0.27.99.0. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function Exiv2::PngImage::readMetadata of the file pngimage.cpp. The manipulation as part of Image File results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2019-14369. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Exiv2 0.27.99.0 (Image Processing Software). Affected is the function Exiv2::PngImage::readMetadata of the file pngimage.cpp. The manipulation as part of a Image File leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The weakness was published 07/28/2019. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-14369 since 07/28/2019. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

Similar entries are available at VDB-138901 and VDB-138899. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 953
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-14369 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-14369
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-138900
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/29/2019 15:49
Updated: 11/13/2023 14:10
Changes: 07/29/2019 15:49 (37), 07/14/2020 21:14 (18), 11/13/2023 14:06 (4), 11/13/2023 14:10 (1)
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