SB2025031128 - Fedora 43 update for exiv2 



SB2025031128 - Fedora 43 update for exiv2

Published: March 11, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025031128
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-26623)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when handling files. A remote attacker can pass a specially crafted file to the application, trigger a heap overflow and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.