Buffer overflow in Exiv2

CVE-2021-29457

Exiv2 is a command-line utility and C++ library for reading, writing, deleting, and modifying the metadata of image files. A heap buffer overflow was found in Exiv2 versions v0.27.3 and earlier. The heap overflow is triggered when Exiv2 is…

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.022 (79.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-29457?
CVE-2021-29457 is a high-severity vulnerability in Exiv2, classified under Heap-based Buffer Overflow. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-04-19.
How severe is CVE-2021-29457?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.