CVE-2020-19716

Name: CVE-2020-19716
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-07-13T22:15:08.913+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.14%

62.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

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: Jul 13, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
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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Source: NVD / NIST