CVE-2024-39695

Exiv2 has an out-of-bounds read in AsfVideo::streamProperties

Description

Exiv2 is a command-line utility and C++ library for reading, writing, deleting, and modifying the metadata of image files. An out-of-bounds read was found in Exiv2 version v0.28.2. The vulnerability is in the parser for the ASF video format, which was a new feature in v0.28.0. The out-of-bounds read is triggered when Exiv2 is used to read the metadata of a crafted video file. The bug is fixed in version v0.28.3.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.46%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: Exiv2 exiv2
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/security/advisories/GHSA-38rv-8x93-pvrh vendor advisory
https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/pull/3006 patch issue tracking
https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/commit/3a28346db5ae1735a8728fe3491b0aecc1dbf387 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-39695?
CVE-2024-39695 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-39695?
To fix CVE-2024-39695, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-39695 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-39695 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-39695?
CVE-2024-39695 affects Exiv2 exiv2.
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