A PngChunk::parseChunkContent uncontrolled memory allocation in Exiv2 through 0.27.1…
Priority LOW 33CWE-770Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Denial of service
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · None · High
- Fix status
- Partial Red Hat: 2 fixed, 2 without a fix
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-770.
Summary
A PngChunk::parseChunkContent uncontrolled memory allocation in Exiv2 through 0.27.1 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service (crash due to an std::bad_alloc exception) via a crafted PNG image file.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.01981 80th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Public exploit Yes 1 exploit referenceTagged by NVD
Fix Partial Red Hat: 1 advisoryRed Hat: 2 fixed, 2 without a fix
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 7
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:exiv2:exiv2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | up to 0.27.1 | Vulnerable | Exiv2 |
| cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:30:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 30 | Vulnerable | Fedoraproject |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:* | 16.04 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:18.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* | 18.04 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:18.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 18.10 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:19.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 19.04 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 10.0 | Vulnerable | Debian |
- cpe:2.3:a:exiv2:exiv2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 0.27.1 Vulnerable ·Exiv2
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:30:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 30 Vulnerable ·Fedoraproject
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:* Versions 16.04 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:18.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* Versions 18.04 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:18.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 18.10 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:19.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 19.04 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 10.0 Vulnerable ·Debian
Remediation
Red Hat 1 advisory
- RHSA-2020:1577 Released 2020-04-28 · Red Hat rating Moderateexiv2 security, bug fix, and enhancement update
- Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 8) exiv2-0.27.2-5.el8, exiv2-devel-0.27.2-5.el8, exiv2-doc-0.27.2-5.el8 +3
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 8) exiv2-0.27.2-5.el8, exiv2-libs-0.27.2-5.el8, gegl-0.2.0-39.el8 +2
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Low. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | Affected | No fix planned: Out of support scope |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | Affected | No fix yet: Fix deferred |
| Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2020:1577 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2020:1577 |
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2019-13112
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-5w5r-cgx2-jf78
References
Sources
- CVE-2019-13112 · CVE Program
- CVE-2019-13112 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-5w5r-cgx2-jf78 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2019-13112 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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