CVE-2019-14368
CVE-2019-14368 is a high-severity vulnerability in Exiv2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Exiv2
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Exiv2 0.27.99.0 has a heap-based buffer over-read in Exiv2::RafImage::readMetadata() in rafimage.cpp.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-14368?
- Exiv2 0.27.99.0 has a heap-based buffer over-read in Exiv2::RafImage::readMetadata() in rafimage.cpp.
- How severe is CVE-2019-14368?
- CVE-2019-14368 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-14368 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-14368?
- CVE-2019-14368 affects Exiv2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-14368?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2019-14368 published?
- CVE-2019-14368 was published on 2019-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:exiv2:exiv2:0.27.99.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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