exiv2 up to 0.28.7 Command Line LoaderNative::getData out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in exiv2 up to 0.28.7. This affects the function LoaderNative::getData of the component Command Line Handler. The manipulation leads to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-27596. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in exiv2 up to 0.28.7. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function LoaderNative::getData of the component Command Line Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

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 in Exiv2. The vulnerability is in the preview component, which is only triggered when running Exiv2 with an extra command line argument, like -pp. The out-of-bounds read is at a 4GB offset, which usually causes Exiv2 to crash. This issue has been patched in version 0.28.8.

It is possible to read the advisory at seclists.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-27596. The exploitation is known to be difficult. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 300630 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-27596), 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 (300630) and EUVD (EUVD-2026-9262). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.9

VulDB Base Score: 2.5
VulDB Temp Score: 2.4
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NVD Base Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

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

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 300630
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-27596

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: exiv2 0.28.8

Timelineinfo

03/02/2026 Advisory disclosed
03/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/06/2026 +4 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: seclists.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-27596 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-27596
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-348515
EUVD: 🔒

Entryinfo

Created: 03/02/2026 20:48
Updated: 03/06/2026 03:09
Changes: 03/02/2026 20:48 (54), 03/03/2026 04:29 (1), 03/04/2026 15:02 (15), 03/05/2026 11:07 (2), 03/06/2026 03:09 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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