exiv2 up to 0.28.7 Command Line max_size denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in exiv2 up to 0.28.7. This vulnerability affects the function max_size of the component Command Line Handler. The manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-27631. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in exiv2 up to 0.28.7. Affected is the function max_size of the component Command Line Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. 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 uncaught exception 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. Due to an integer overflow, the code attempts to create a huge std::vector, which causes Exiv2 to crash with an uncaught exception. This issue has been patched in version 0.28.8.

The advisory is shared for download at seclists.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-27631. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 300392 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-27631), 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 (300392) and EUVD (EUVD-2026-9263). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.8

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 300392
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-27631

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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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-2026-27631 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-27631
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-348516
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/02/2026 20:48
Updated: 03/05/2026 14:56
Changes: 03/02/2026 20:48 (54), 03/03/2026 04:47 (1), 03/03/2026 17:39 (2), 03/04/2026 15:02 (15), 03/05/2026 14:56 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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