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CVE-2018-19535

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 2.09%

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CVE-2018-19535 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Exiv2 0.26 and previous versions, PngChunk::readRawProfile in pngchunk_int.cpp may cause a denial of service (application crash due to a heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted PNG file.. EPSS estimates a 2.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Exiv2 0.26 and previous versions, PngChunk::readRawProfile in pngchunk_int.cpp may cause a denial of service (application crash due to a heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted PNG file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability
2.09%

79.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Exiv2Exiv2<= 0.26
DebianDebian Linux8.0
DebianDebian Linux10.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop7.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server7.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Workstation7.0
CanonicalUbuntu Linux16.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux18.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux18.10
CanonicalUbuntu Linux19.04

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-19535?
In Exiv2 0.26 and previous versions, PngChunk::readRawProfile in pngchunk_int.cpp may cause a denial of service (application crash due to a heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted PNG file.
How severe is CVE-2018-19535?
CVE-2018-19535 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-19535?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST