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The vulnerability of the `Exiv2::StringValueBase::read` function in the `value.cpp` library of the Exiv2 media metadata management library is related to the issue of allowing the operation to exit within acceptable buffer limits. This allows a malicious actor to cause a service failure.

🗓️ 21 Mar 2021 00:00:00Reported by FSTEC of Russia — Information Security Threat DatabaseType 
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Exiv2 StringValueBase::read flaw in value.cpp risks remote disruption via buffer and address errors.

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20 Jan 2026 00:00Current
6.6Medium risk
Vulners AI Score6.6
CVSS 24.3
CVSS 36.5
EPSS0.00116
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