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ALPINE-CVE-2019-20421
ALPINE-CVE-2019-20421
PUBLISHED
CVSS 7.5 HIGH
In Jp2Image::readMetadata() in jp2image.cpp in Exiv2 0.27.2, an input file can result in an infinite loop and hang, with high CPU consumption. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.
Risk Scores
CVSS v3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine:v3.11 | exiv2 | 0, 0.21-r0, 0.21.1-r0 |
Timeline
- Jan 27, 2020 CVE Published
- Nov 19, 2025 CVE Updated
- Apr 30, 2026 Distribution Patch