CVE-2026-27596
High
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.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
ProductExiv2
PublishedMar 2, 2026
First seenMar 2, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-125Out-of-bounds readCWE-191CWE-191
How to fix
Update
- exiv2 exiv20.28.8 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| exiv2 exiv2 | v < 0.28.8 | 0.28.8 |
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