CVE-2020-19716
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.14%
Last modified
CVE-2020-19716 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A buffer overflow vulnerability in the Databuf function in types.cpp of Exiv2 v0.27.1 leads to a denial of service (DOS).. EPSS estimates a 1.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability in the Databuf function in types.cpp of Exiv2 v0.27.1 leads to a denial of service (DOS).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Exiv2 | Exiv2 | 0.27.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/980Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00013.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/980Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00013.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-19716?
A buffer overflow vulnerability in the Databuf function in types.cpp of Exiv2 v0.27.1 leads to a denial of service (DOS).
How severe is CVE-2020-19716?
CVE-2020-19716 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-19716?
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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