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Out-of-bounds Read

CVE-2020-18771

High
8.1/10

Summary

The package exiv2 versions prior to v0.27.1-RC1 has a global buffer over-read in "Exiv2::Internal::Nikon1MakerNote::print0x0088 in nikonmn_int.cpp" which can result in an information leak.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • NONE
  • UNCHANGED
  • REQUIRED
  • NONE
  • HIGH
  • HIGH

CWE-125 - Out-of-Bounds Read

Out-of-bounds read is a vulnerability that allows access to memory beyond the authorized accessible location. Such a vulnerability compromises the confidentiality of the trusted environment in the application and enables an attacker to launch further attacks by leveraging the exposed information.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published