Out-of-bounds Read in Exiv2
CVE-2026-27596
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, w…
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.004 (28.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Exiv2 — versions < 0.28.8
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC, Issue Tracking)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC, Issue Tracking)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-27596?
- CVE-2026-27596 is a high-severity vulnerability in Exiv2, classified under Out-of-bounds Read. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-03-02.
- How severe is CVE-2026-27596?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.