Buffer overflow in Exiv2
CVE-2023-44398
Exiv2 is a C++ library and a command-line utility to read, write, delete and modify Exif, IPTC, XMP and ICC image metadata. An out-of-bounds write was found in Exiv2 version v0.28.0. The vulnerable function, `BmffImage::brotliUncompress`…
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.010 (57.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Exiv2 — versions 0.28.0, = 0.28.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-44398?
- CVE-2023-44398 is a high-severity vulnerability in Exiv2, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2023-11-06.
- How severe is CVE-2023-44398?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-44398 known to be exploited?
- 5 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.