CVE-2024-25112
published 2024-02-12CVE-2024-25112: Exiv2 is a command-line utility and C++ library for reading, writing, deleting, and modifying the metadata of image files. A denial-of-service was found in…
PriorityP418medium5CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRLUIRSUCNINAH
EPSS
0.22%
12.9th percentile
Exiv2 is a command-line utility and C++ library for reading, writing, deleting, and modifying the metadata of image files. A denial-of-service was found in Exiv2 version v0.28.1: an unbounded recursion can cause Exiv2 to crash by exhausting the stack. The vulnerable function, `QuickTimeVideo::multipleEntriesDecoder`, was new in v0.28.0, so Exiv2 versions before v0.28 are _not_ affected. The denial-of-service is triggered when Exiv2 is used to read the metadata of a crafted video file. This bug is fixed in version v0.28.2. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
Affected
8 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| debian | exiv2 | < exiv2 0.28.3+dfsg-2 (forky) | exiv2 0.28.3+dfsg-2 (forky) |
| exiv2 | exiv2 | — | — |
| exiv2 | exiv2 | — | — |
| exiv2 | exiv2 | — | — |
| exiv2 | exiv2 | >= 0 < 0.28.3+dfsg-2 | 0.28.3+dfsg-2 |
| exiv2 | exiv2 | >= 0 < 0.28.3+dfsg-2 | 0.28.3+dfsg-2 |
| exiv2 | exiv2 | >= 0.16.0 < 0.16.1 | 0.16.1 |
| msrc | azl3_exiv2_0.28.3-1_on_azure_linux_3.0 | — | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.15.0MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
osv5.0MEDIUM
vendor_debian5.5MEDIUM
vendor_msrc5.5MEDIUM
vendor_redhat5.5MEDIUM
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GHSA
Exiv2 has a denial of service due to unbounded recursion in QuickTimeVideo::multipleEntriesDecoder
ghsa·2024-10-17
CVE-2024-25112 [MEDIUM] CWE-400 Exiv2 has a denial of service due to unbounded recursion in QuickTimeVideo::multipleEntriesDecoder
Exiv2 has a denial of service due to unbounded recursion in QuickTimeVideo::multipleEntriesDecoder
### Impact
A denial-of-service was found in Exiv2 version v0.28.1: an unbounded recursion can cause Exiv2 to crash by exhausting the stack. The vulnerable function, `QuickTimeVideo::multipleEntriesDecoder`, was new in v0.28.0 (see https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/pull/2337), so Exiv2 versions before v0.28 are _not_ affected. Exiv2 is a command-line utility and C++ library for reading, writing, deleting, and modifying the metadata of image files. The denial-of-service is triggered when Exiv2 is used to read the metadata of a crafted video file.
### Patches
The bug is fixed in version v0.28.2.
### For more information
Please see our [security policy](https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/security/pol
OSV
Exiv2 has a denial of service due to unbounded recursion in QuickTimeVideo::multipleEntriesDecoder
osv·2024-10-17
CVE-2024-25112 [MEDIUM] Exiv2 has a denial of service due to unbounded recursion in QuickTimeVideo::multipleEntriesDecoder
Exiv2 has a denial of service due to unbounded recursion in QuickTimeVideo::multipleEntriesDecoder
### Impact
A denial-of-service was found in Exiv2 version v0.28.1: an unbounded recursion can cause Exiv2 to crash by exhausting the stack. The vulnerable function, `QuickTimeVideo::multipleEntriesDecoder`, was new in v0.28.0 (see https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/pull/2337), so Exiv2 versions before v0.28 are _not_ affected. Exiv2 is a command-line utility and C++ library for reading, writing, deleting, and modifying the metadata of image files. The denial-of-service is triggered when Exiv2 is used to read the metadata of a crafted video file.
### Patches
The bug is fixed in version v0.28.2.
### For more information
Please see our [security policy](https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/security/pol
OSV
CVE-2024-25112: Exiv2 is a command-line utility and C++ library for reading, writing, deleting, and modifying the metadata of image files
osv·2024-02-12·CVSS 5.0
CVE-2024-25112 [MEDIUM] CVE-2024-25112: Exiv2 is a command-line utility and C++ library for reading, writing, deleting, and modifying the metadata of image files
Exiv2 is a command-line utility and C++ library for reading, writing, deleting, and modifying the metadata of image files. A denial-of-service was found in Exiv2 version v0.28.1: an unbounded recursion can cause Exiv2 to crash by exhausting the stack. The vulnerable function, `QuickTimeVideo::multipleEntriesDecoder`, was new in v0.28.0, so Exiv2 versions before v0.28 are _not_ affected. The denial-of-service is triggered when Exiv2 is used to read the metadata of a crafted video file. This bug is fixed in version v0.28.2. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
Red Hat
Exiv2: Denial of service due to unbounded recursion in QuickTimeVideo::multipleEntriesDecoder
vendor_redhat·2024-02-13·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2024-25112 [MEDIUM] CWE-400 Exiv2: Denial of service due to unbounded recursion in QuickTimeVideo::multipleEntriesDecoder
Exiv2: Denial of service due to unbounded recursion in QuickTimeVideo::multipleEntriesDecoder
Exiv2 is a command-line utility and C++ library for reading, writing, deleting, and modifying the metadata of image files. A denial-of-service was found in Exiv2 version v0.28.1: an unbounded recursion can cause Exiv2 to crash by exhausting the stack. The vulnerable function, `QuickTimeVideo::multipleEntriesDecoder`, was new in v0.28.0, so Exiv2 versions before v0.28 are _not_ affected. The denial-of-service is triggered when Exiv2 is used to read the metadata of a crafted video file. This bug is fixed in version v0.28.2. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
A flaw was found in the Exiv2 command-line utility. The denial of service is triggered when
Microsoft
Denial of service due to unbounded recursion in QuickTimeVideo::multipleEntriesDecoder in Exiv2
vendor_msrc·2024-02-13·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2024-25112 [MEDIUM] CWE-400 Denial of service due to unbounded recursion in QuickTimeVideo::multipleEntriesDecoder in Exiv2
Denial of service due to unbounded recursion in QuickTimeVideo::multipleEntriesDecoder in Exiv2
FAQ: Is Azure Linux the only Microsoft product that includes this open-source library and is therefore potentially affected by this vulnerability?
One of the main benefits to our customers who choose to use the Azure Linux distro is the commitment to keep it up to date with the most recent and most secure versions of the open source libraries with which the distro is composed. Microsoft is committed to transparency in this work which is why we began publishing CSAF/VEX in October 2025. See this blog post for more information. If impact to additional products is identified, we will update the CVE to reflect this.
Mariner: Mariner
GitHub_M: GitHub_M
Customer Action Required: Yes
Remediation:
Debian
CVE-2024-25112: exiv2 - Exiv2 is a command-line utility and C++ library for reading, writing, deleting, ...
vendor_debian·2024·CVSS 5.5
CVE-2024-25112 [MEDIUM] CVE-2024-25112: exiv2 - Exiv2 is a command-line utility and C++ library for reading, writing, deleting, ...
Exiv2 is a command-line utility and C++ library for reading, writing, deleting, and modifying the metadata of image files. A denial-of-service was found in Exiv2 version v0.28.1: an unbounded recursion can cause Exiv2 to crash by exhausting the stack. The vulnerable function, `QuickTimeVideo::multipleEntriesDecoder`, was new in v0.28.0, so Exiv2 versions before v0.28 are _not_ affected. The denial-of-service is triggered when Exiv2 is used to read the metadata of a crafted video file. This bug is fixed in version v0.28.2. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
Scope: local
bookworm: open
bullseye: open
forky: resolved (fixed in 0.28.3+dfsg-2)
sid: resolved (fixed in 0.28.3+dfsg-2)
trixie: resolved (fixed in 0.28.3+dfsg-2)
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
2024-02-12
Published