CVE-2026-25884Disclosure(exiv2 / exiv2)

LOWCVSS 8.1 · HIGH

Signal is active with 1 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Patch exiv2 exiv2 systems immediately

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD 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. The vulnerability is in the CRW image parser. This issue has been patched in version 0.28.8.

0.5/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-125

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

YES

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

STABLE

Are you affected?

If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.

  • exiv2

Threat summary

  • Patch or workaround signal is available
  • 5 mentions across 2 observed days
  • Momentum state: stable

What's happening

  • Patch or workaround mentioned in 1 signal
  • Technical details provided in 5 signals
  • Disclosure: 3 classified signals
  • General: 1 classified signal
  • Peaked 1d ago at 4 mentions (2026-03-02); latest day: 1
  • 5 total mentions across 2 days

Affected systems

Vendors
Products
exiv2

Deep dive

Activity timeline5 mentions / 2d
01234Mentions · 2026-03-02: 4Mentions · 2026-03-08: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-03-08: 1Technical Details · 2026-03-02: 4Technical Details · 2026-03-08: 103-0203-08
Signal classification3 categories
Disclosure
360.0%
General
120.0%
Patch
120.0%
Referenced assets5 URLs
Classification over time
DateTotalLabels
2026-03-024
Disclosure3General1
2026-03-081
Patch1
Full discourse5 posts
  • Open Source Security mailing list@oss_security
    Patch

    Exiv2 0.28.8 fixes 3 CVEs https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/03/02/3 CVE-2026-25884: Out-of-bounds read in CrwMap::decode0x0805 CVE-2026-27596: Integer overflow in LoaderNative::getData() causes out-of-bounds read CVE-2026-27631: Uncaught exception: cannot create std::vector larger than max_size()

    Post summary

    The message announces that version 0.28.8 of Exiv2 provides patches for three CVEs involving out-of-bounds reads and an integer overflow, offering a direct mitigation.

    00022317
    4.4K followersView on X
  • Vulmon Vulnerability Feed@VulmonFeeds
    Disclosure

    CVE-2026-25884 Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in Exiv2 CRW Image Parser Before 0.28.8 https://vulmon.com/vulnerabilitydetails?qid=CVE-2026-25884

    Post summary

    A new out‑of‑bounds read vulnerability (CVE‑2026‑25884) affecting Exiv2 CRW image parser versions before 0.28.8 has been disclosed, with no PoC, exploit, or patch details provided.

    0000049
    4.0K followersView on X
  • Infoflowcloud@infoflowcloud
    Disclosure

    🚨*CVE* CVE-2026-25884 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 … https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-25884 ----- Traducción: CVE-2026-25884 Exi… http://infoflow.cloud`

    Post summary

    The post announces CVE-2026-25884, an out-of-bounds vulnerability in Exiv2 before version 0.28.8, and links to the official CVE record.

    0000040
    55 followersView on X
  • CVE@CVEnew
    General

    CVE-2026-25884 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 … https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-25884

    Post summary

    The text references CVE-2026-25884, noting an out-of-bounds issue in Exiv2 before version 0.28.8, but provides no further details such as PoC, exploit, patch, or active exploitation.

    00000272
    56.6K followersView on X
  • CyberDudeBivash® | Global Cybersecurity Company@cyberbivash
    Disclosure

    🚨 CYBERDUDEBIVASH SENTINEL APEX ALERT 🚨 Threat: CVE-2026-25884 - Exiv2: Out-of-bounds read in CrwMap::decode0x0805 Intel Report: https://ift.tt/fhisexn

    Post summary

    A new CVE-2026-25884 affecting Exiv2 has been reported, describing an out-of-bounds read in CrwMap::decode0x0805, with an Intel report linked for further details.

    0000034
    342 followersView on X
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