CVE-2005-4676: Buffer overflow in Andreas Huggel Exiv2 before 0.9 does not null terminate strings before calling the sscan...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2005-4676 is an old Exiv2 flaw where specially crafted image metadata can crash software that parses it. The cited record describes denial of service, not data theft or code execution. Business urgency depends on whether exposed services still process untrusted images with Exiv2 versions before 0.9. Exposure is most likely in legacy applications, image ingestion pipelines, DAM/CMS platforms, or desktop tools that use Exiv2 before 0.9 to parse IPTC metadata from untrusted images. Treat as a targeted legacy risk. It warrants remediation where Exiv2 before 0.9 processes untrusted images, especially in internet-facing upload or media workflows, but available evidence points to availability impact only. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems and applications using Exiv2 metadata parsing.; Upgrade Exiv2 versions before 0.9 to 0.9 or later where applicable.; Check current vendor or distribution guidance for supported package fixes..

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Jun 29, 2026, 14:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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