CVE-2024-39695: Exiv2 is a command-line utility and C++ library for reading, writing, deleting, and modifying the metadata of

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-39695 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting exiv2. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Exiv2 is a command-line utility and C++ library for reading, writing, deleting, and modifying the metadata of image files. An out-of-bounds read was found in Exiv2 version v0.28.2. The vulnerability is in the parser for the ASF video format, which was a new feature in v0.28.0. The out-of-bounds read is triggered when Exiv2 is used to read the metadata of a crafted video file. The bug is fixed in version v0.28.3.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 54%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-125
Published	2024-07-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: exiv2

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-08 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

exiv2 exiv2 UPGRADE

Affected: >= 0.28.0 and < 0.28.3

Fixed in: 0.28.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.28.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy exiv2 || rpm -q exiv2 || exiv2 --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.28.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade exiv2

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade exiv2

Note

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 0.28.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison exiv2 sudo apt install exiv2=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.28.0> sudo apt-mark hold exiv2

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list exiv2 sudo dnf downgrade exiv2-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.28.0> sudo dnf versionlock add exiv2

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · 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-2024-39695?

exiv2: upgrade to 0.28.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-39695 being exploited?

CVE-2024-39695 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-2024-39695 affect?

CVE-2024-39695 affects exiv2. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Exiv2 is a command-line utility and C++ library for reading, writing, deleting, and modifying the metadata of image files. An out-of-bounds read was found in Exiv2 version v0.28.2. The vulnerability is in the parser for the ASF video format

How urgent is CVE-2024-39695?

Priority 35/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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