CVE-2026-27596

7.5 HIGH
Published: March 02, 2026 Modified: March 05, 2026
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Description

Exiv2 is a C++ library and a command-line utility to read, write, delete and modify Exif, IPTC, XMP and ICC image metadata. Prior to version 0.28.8, an out-of-bounds read was found in Exiv2. The vulnerability is in the preview component, which is only triggered when running Exiv2 with an extra command line argument, like -pp. The out-of-bounds read is at a 4GB offset, which usually causes Exiv2 to crash. This issue has been patched in version 0.28.8.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/3511
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Issue Tracking
https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/pull/3512
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Issue Tracking
https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/security/advisories/GHSA-3wgv-fg4w-75x7
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Patch Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
17th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

exiv2