CVE-2020-18899

exiv2: uncontrolled memory allocation in DataBufdata may lead to DoS

Published Aug 19, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 6.5 Medium EPSS 1.7% KEV · Not listed
Description
An uncontrolled memory allocation in DataBufdata(subBox.length-sizeof(box)) function of Exiv2 0.27 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DOS) via a crafted input.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-8103-1 Exiv2 vulnerabilities
History
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{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Oct 15, 2024, 3:11 PM
Reserved
Aug 13, 2020, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 19, 2021, 10:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:59 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Aug 19, 2021, 12:00 AM