CVE-2019-14369 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

Exiv2::PngImage::readMetadata() in pngimage.cpp in Exiv2 0.27.99.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted image file.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Exiv2	Exiv2	0.27.99.0
Debian	Debian Linux	10.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/953ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/01/msg00004.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/953ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/01/msg00004.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-14369?

CVE-2019-14369 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Exiv2::PngImage::readMetadata() in pngimage.cpp in Exiv2 0.27.99.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted image file.

How severe is CVE-2019-14369?

CVE-2019-14369 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-14369?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Exiv2 Exiv2, Debian Debian Linux.