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6.5

Exiv2 may crash processing crafted JPEG files

CVE-2018-8976 · published 8 years ago
Summary

The Exiv2 library version 0.26, used in several Linux distributions, can read beyond the intended memory when handling a specially crafted JPEG image. This can cause the application to stop responding, leading to a denial of service. Upgrade to a newer Exiv2 release or apply the vendor’s security patch to fix the issue.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
exiv2 exiv2 0.26
cpe:2.3:a:exiv2:exiv2:0.26:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
debian debian_linux 10.0
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
redhat enterprise_linux_desktop 7.0
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
redhat enterprise_linux_server 7.0
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
redhat enterprise_linux_workstation 7.0
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
In Exiv2 0.26, jpgimage.cpp allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (image.cpp Exiv2::Internal::stringFormat out-of-bounds read) via a crafted file.
In Exiv2 0.26, jpgimage.cpp allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (image.cpp Exiv2::Internal::stringFormat out-of-bounds read) via a crafted file.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.5 Medium
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-125Out-of-bounds Read
Timeline
Published25 Mar 2018
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2018-8976 · NVD
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