CVE-2019-14982

Name: CVE-2019-14982
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-12T23:15:11.663+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-14982 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 2.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.00%

78.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-190

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Exiv2	Exiv2	< 0.27.2

References

https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/compare/v0.27.2-RC2...v0.27.2Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/960Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/pull/962/commits/e925bc5addd881543fa503470c8a859e112cca62Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/compare/v0.27.2-RC2...v0.27.2Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/960Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/pull/962/commits/e925bc5addd881543fa503470c8a859e112cca62Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

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?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-14982 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14982?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-14982?

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Source: NVD / NIST