CVE-2019-11035: When processing certain files, PHP EXIF extension in versions 7.1.x below 7.1.28, 7.2.x below 7.2.17 and 7.3.x CRITICAL 9.1 REMOTE WATCHLIST UPGRADE MITIGATE MITIGATE
CVE-2019-11035 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.1) affecting php, ubuntu linux, storage automation store. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
When processing certain files, PHP EXIF extension in versions 7.1.x below 7.1.28, 7.2.x below 7.2.17 and 7.3.x below 7.3.4 can be caused to read past allocated buffer in exif_iif_add_value function. This may lead to information disclosure or crash.
Why this priority Critical severity EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited Public exploit reference Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action On your watchlist A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts CVSS score 9.1 (Critical) Attack vector Network (remote) Attack complexity Low Privileges needed None User interaction None EPSS exploit chance 4.4% (top 9%) CISA exploited list No Weakness CWE-125 Published 2019-04-18 Last modified 2026-06-17
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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline 2019-04-18 17:29 UTC Published CVE record published2026-06-17 02:12 UTC Updated Record last modifiedphp php UPGRADE
Affected: >= 7.1.0 and < 7.1.28 · >= 7.2.9 and < 7.2.17 · >= 7.3.0 and < 7.3.4
Fixed in: 7.1.28, 7.2.17, 7.3.4
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.1.0
1. Check installed version
Copy apt-cache policy php || rpm -q php || php --version
2. UPGRADE to 7.1.28 (Debian / Ubuntu)
Copy sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade php
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
Note
Copy Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
Copy apt-cache madison php
sudo apt install php=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.1.0>
sudo apt-mark hold php
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
Copy dnf --showduplicates list php
sudo dnf downgrade php-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.1.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add php
Downgrade risk
Copy Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Copy Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
canonical ubuntu linux MITIGATE
Affected: 12.04 · 14.04 · 16.04 · 18.04 · 18.10 · 19.04
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 12.04
Check your OS release
Copy cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
Copy sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
Copy sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Copy Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
Copy OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
netapp storage automation store MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
Copy apt-cache policy storage-automation-store || rpm -q storage-automation-store || storage-automation-store --version
No fixed or unaffected release known
Copy Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.
redhat software collections DOWNGRADE
Affected: 1.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0
1. Check installed version
Copy apt-cache policy software-collections || rpm -q software-collections || software-collections --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
Copy apt-cache madison software-collections
sudo apt install software-collections=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0>
sudo apt-mark hold software-collections
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
Copy dnf --showduplicates list software-collections
sudo dnf downgrade software-collections-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add software-collections
Downgrade risk
Copy Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Copy Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
opensuse leap MITIGATE
Affected: 15.0 · 15.1 · 42.3
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 15.0
Check your OS release
Copy cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
Copy sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
Copy sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Copy Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
Copy OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
debian debian linux MITIGATE
Affected: 8.0 · 9.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0
Check your OS release
Copy cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
Copy sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
Copy sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Copy Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
Copy OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
Exact fixes by distribution Show all
A distro patch exists: prefer upgrading over downgrading.
Fedora 46 · nodejs-pnpm12 ·
FIXED · 12.17.0-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-7adfb2bcdd ·
source Copy sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-7adfb2bcdd
Fedora ELN · wget2 ·
FIXED · 2.3.0-3.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-811b4922a5 ·
source Copy sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-811b4922a5
RHEL 5 · php53 · DEFERRED
Copy sudo yum update --advisory=ALAS-2019-1225
Public exploits and detection Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
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Report a problem with this page Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems. Quick answers How do I fix CVE-2019-11035? php: upgrade to 7.1.28, 7.2.17, 7.3.4; ubuntu linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; storage automation store: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-11035 being exploited? CVE-2019-11035 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2019-11035 affect? CVE-2019-11035 affects php, ubuntu linux, storage automation store. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). When processing certain files, PHP EXIF extension in versions 7.1.x below 7.1.28, 7.2.x below 7.2.17 and 7.3.x below 7.3.4 can be caused to read past allocated buffer in exif_iif_add_value function. This may lead to information disclosure o
How urgent is CVE-2019-11035? Priority 70/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist
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