How severe is CVE-2019-14982?

CVE-2019-14982 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-14982 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-14982?

CVE-2019-14982 affects Exiv2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14982?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2019-14982 published?

CVE-2019-14982 was published on 2019-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-14982

CVE-2019-14982 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Exiv2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-190.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-190
Affected product: Exiv2
Published: 2019-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Exiv2 before v0.27.2, there is an integer overflow vulnerability in the WebPImage::getHeaderOffset function in webpimage.cpp. It can lead to a buffer overflow vulnerability and a crash.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-14982?: In Exiv2 before v0.27.2, there is an integer overflow vulnerability in the WebPImage::getHeaderOffset function in webpimage.cpp. It can lead to a buffer overflow vulnerability and a crash.
How severe is CVE-2019-14982?: CVE-2019-14982 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-14982 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-14982?: CVE-2019-14982 affects Exiv2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14982?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-14982 published?: CVE-2019-14982 was published on 2019-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:exiv2:exiv2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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