CVE-2023-44398 describes an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Exiv2 version 0.28.0, a C++ library and utility for image metadata manipulation. This flaw, specifically within the BmffImage::brotliUncompress function, can be triggered by processing a specially crafted image file. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH), successful exploitation could lead to code execution, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability, though user interaction is required. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog, despite some community discussion and media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.28.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:exiv2:exiv2:0.28.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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