Vulnerability Description
Exiv2 is a C++ library and a command-line utility to read, write, delete and modify Exif, IPTC, XMP and ICC image metadata. A denial-of-service was found in Exiv2 version 0.28.5: a quadratic algorithm in the ICC profile parsing code in jpegBase::readMetadata() can cause Exiv2 to run for a long time. The denial-of-service is triggered when Exiv2 is used to read the metadata of a crafted jpg image file. The bug is fixed in version 0.28.6.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Exiv2 | Exiv2 | < 0.28.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/3333ExploitIssue Tracking
- https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/pull/3335Patch
- https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/pull/3345Patch
- https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/security/advisories/GHSA-m54q-mm9w-fp6gThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-55304?
CVE-2025-55304 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Exiv2 is a C++ library and a command-line utility to read, write, delete and modify Exif, IPTC, XMP and ICC image metadata. A denial-of-service was found in Exiv2 version 0.28.5: a quadratic algorithm...
How severe is CVE-2025-55304?
CVE-2025-55304 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-55304?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Exiv2 Exiv2.