# CVE-2018-16336: exiv2: Exiv2::Internal::PngChunk::parseTXTChunk in Exiv2 v0.26 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-ba...

CVE-2018-16336 is fixed in 2 products on 1 platform, first by exiv2 0.25-3.1ubuntu0.18.04.2, released September 27, 2018. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-16336
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0273
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Aug 31, 2018

## Description

Exiv2::Internal::PngChunk::parseTXTChunk in Exiv2 v0.26 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted image file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2018-10999.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | exiv2 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 0.25-3.1ubuntu0.18.04.2 | [exiv2 0.25-3.1ubuntu0.18.04.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-exiv2-0.25-3.1ubuntu0.18.04.2.md) | Sep 27, 2018 |
| Linux | libexiv2-14 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 0.25-3.1ubuntu0.18.04.2 | [libexiv2-14 0.25-3.1ubuntu0.18.04.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libexiv2-14-0.25-3.1ubuntu0.18.04.2.md) | Sep 27, 2018 |

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