CVE-2024-39695: exiv2 Out-of-bounds Read — Fix

Description

Exiv2 is a command-line utility and C++ library for reading, writing, deleting, and modifying the metadata of image files. An out-of-bounds read was found in Exiv2 version v0.28.2. The vulnerability is in the parser for the ASF video format, which was a new feature in v0.28.0. The out-of-bounds read is triggered when Exiv2 is used to read the metadata of a crafted video file. The bug is fixed in version v0.28.3.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-125 Out-of-bounds Read

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
exiv2	exiv2	0.28.0 — 0.28.3

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/commit/3a28346db5ae1735a8728fe3491b0aecc1dbf387 https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/pull/3006 https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/security/advisories/GHSA-38rv-8x93-pvrh https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/commit/3a28346db5ae1735a8728fe3491b0aecc1dbf387 https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/pull/3006 https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/security/advisories/GHSA-38rv-8x93-pvrh

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-39695? +

Exiv2 is a command-line utility and C++ library for reading, writing, deleting, and modifying the metadata of image files. An out-of-bounds read was found in Exiv2 version v0.28.2. The vulnerability is in the parser for the ASF video format, which was a new feature in v0.28.0. The out-of-bounds read is triggered when Exiv2 is used to read the metadata of a crafted video file. The bug is fixed in version v0.28.3. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-39695? +

CVE-2024-39695 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-39695? +

CVE-2024-39695 affects products from exiv2, specifically: exiv2. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-39695? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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