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Exiv2 CVE-2026-25884

HIGH
Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)
2026-03-02 security-advisories@github.com
High
Disputed · 8.1 NVD
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Severity by source

Sources disagree (Low–High)
GitHub Advisory PRIMARY
8.1 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
SUSE
HIGH
qualitative
Red Hat
5.3 LOW
qualitative

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CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

4
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:55 vuln.today
PoC Detected
Mar 05, 2026 - 12:32 vuln.today
Public exploit code
Patch released
Mar 05, 2026 - 12:32 nvd
Patch available
CVE Published
Mar 02, 2026 - 20:16 nvd
HIGH 8.1

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

Exiv2 is a C++ library and a command-line utility to read, write, delete and modify Exif, IPTC, XMP and ICC image metadata. Prior to version 0.28.8, an out-of-bounds read was found. The vulnerability is in the CRW image parser. This issue has been patched in version 0.28.8.

AnalysisAI

Out-of-bounds read in Exiv2's CRW image parser allows remote attackers to cause denial of service and potentially disclose sensitive memory contents through crafted image files. Versions prior to 0.28.8 are affected, and public exploit code exists for this vulnerability. A patch is available that administrators should deploy immediately to prevent exploitation.

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-125 (Out-of-bounds Read). Affects Exiv2. Exiv2 is a C++ library and a command-line utility to read, write, delete and modify Exif, IPTC, XMP and ICC image metadata. Prior to version 0.28.8, an out-of-bounds read was found. The vulnerability is in the CRW image parser. This issue has been patched in version 0.28.8.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available — apply it immediately. Fixed in version 0.28.8.. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

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Vendor StatusVendor

SUSE

Severity: High
Product Status
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16.0 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP applications 16.0 Fixed
openSUSE Leap 16.0 Fixed
openSUSE Tumbleweed Fixed
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16.0 Affected
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 15 SP7 Fixed

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