exiv2 up to 0.28.7 CrwMap::decode0x0805 out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in exiv2 up to 0.28.7. Affected by this issue is the function CrwMap::decode0x0805. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-25884. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in exiv2 up to 0.28.7. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function CrwMap::decode0x0805. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

Exiv2 is a C++ library and a command-line utility to read, write, delete and modify Exif, IPTC, XMP and ICC image metadata. Prior to version 0.28.8, an out-of-bounds read was found. The vulnerability is in the CRW image parser. This issue has been patched in version 0.28.8.

The advisory is available at seclists.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-25884. The exploitation appears to be difficult. Local access is required to approach this attack. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 300627 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-25884), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 0.28.8 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (300627) and EUVD (EUVD-2026-9259). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

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VulDB Temp Score: 2.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 300627
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-25884

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: exiv2 0.28.8

Timelineinfo

03/02/2026 Advisory disclosed
03/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/05/2026 +3 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: seclists.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-25884 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-25884
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-348514
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/02/2026 20:48
Updated: 03/05/2026 14:56
Changes: 03/02/2026 20:48 (53), 03/03/2026 04:29 (1), 03/04/2026 15:02 (15), 03/05/2026 12:10 (2), 03/05/2026 14:56 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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