CVE-2019-13112

exiv2: uncontrolled memory allocation in PngChunk::parseChunkContent causing denial of service

Published Jun 30, 2019 CVSS 3.1 · 6.5 Medium EPSS 1.9% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3265-1 exiv2 security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2019-4653 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.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4056-1 Exiv2 vulnerabilities
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00268}

epss

{'score': 0.00205}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 11:41 PM
Reserved
Jun 30, 2019, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jun 30, 2019, 11:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:16 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Jun 30, 2019, 12:00 AM