How severe is CVE-2024-25112?

CVE-2024-25112 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-25112 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-25112?

CVE-2024-25112 primarily affects Exiv2. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-25112?

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

Does CVE-2024-25112 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-25112 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-0058.

When was CVE-2024-25112 published?

CVE-2024-25112 was published on 2024-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-25112

CVE-2024-25112 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Exiv2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-674.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-0058
Weakness: CWE-674
Affected product: Exiv2
Published: 2024-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Exiv2 is a command-line utility and C++ library for reading, writing, deleting, and modifying the metadata of image files. A denial-of-service was found in Exiv2 version v0.28.1: an unbounded recursion can cause Exiv2 to crash by exhausting the stack. The vulnerable function, `QuickTimeVideo::multipleEntriesDecoder`, was new in v0.28.0, so Exiv2 versions before v0.28 are _not_ affected. The denial-of-service is triggered when Exiv2 is used to read the metadata of a crafted video file. This bug is fixed in version v0.28.2. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-25112?: Exiv2 is a command-line utility and C++ library for reading, writing, deleting, and modifying the metadata of image files. A denial-of-service was found in Exiv2 version v0.28.1: an unbounded recursion can cause Exiv2 to crash by exhausting the stack. The vulnerable function, `QuickTimeVideo::multipleEntriesDecoder`, was new in v0.28.0, so Exiv2 versions before v0.28 are _not_ affected. The denial-of-service is triggered when Exiv2 is used to read the metadata of a crafted video file. This bug is fixed in version v0.28.2. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2024-25112?: CVE-2024-25112 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-25112 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-25112?: CVE-2024-25112 primarily affects Exiv2. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-25112?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-25112 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-25112 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-0058.
When was CVE-2024-25112 published?: CVE-2024-25112 was published on 2024-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:exiv2:exiv2:0.28.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:exiv2:exiv2:0.28.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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