CVE-2019-20421

exiv2: infinite loop and hang in Jp2Image::readMetadata() in jp2image.cpp could lead to DoS

Published Jan 27, 2020 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 4.3% KEV · Not listed
Description
In Jp2Image::readMetadata() in jp2image.cpp in Exiv2 0.27.2, an input file can result in an infinite loop and hang, with high CPU consumption. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-2750-1 exiv2 security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4958-1 exiv2 security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2020-0077 In Jp2Image::readMetadata() in jp2image.cpp in Exiv2 0.27.2, an input file can result in an infinite loop and hang, with high CPU consumption. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4270-1 Exiv2 vulnerability
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 2:39 AM
Reserved
Jan 27, 2020, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 27, 2020, 5:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:30 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Sep 30, 2019, 12:00 AM