# CVE-2018-12265: exiv2: Exiv2 0.26 has an integer overflow in the LoaderExifJpeg class in preview.cpp, leading to an out-of-bounds read in Ex...

CVE-2018-12265 is fixed in 2 products on 1 platform, first by exiv2 0.25-3.1ubuntu0.18.04.1, released June 12, 2018. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-12265
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Low)
- EPSS: 0.0285
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jun 12, 2018

## Description

Exiv2 0.26 has an integer overflow in the LoaderExifJpeg class in preview.cpp, leading to an out-of-bounds read in Exiv2::MemIo::read in basicio.cpp.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | exiv2 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 0.25-3.1ubuntu0.18.04.1 | [exiv2 0.25-3.1ubuntu0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-exiv2-0.25-3.1ubuntu0.18.04.1.md) | Jun 12, 2018 |
| Linux | libexiv2-14 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 0.25-3.1ubuntu0.18.04.1 | [libexiv2-14 0.25-3.1ubuntu0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libexiv2-14-0.25-3.1ubuntu0.18.04.1.md) | Jun 12, 2018 |

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