CVE-2025-26623 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2025-26623: Exiv2 is a C++ library and a command-line utility to read, write, delete and modify Exif, IPTC, XMP and ICC image metadata. A heap buffer overflow was found in Exiv2 versions v0.28.0 to v0.28.4. Versions prior to v0.28.0, such as v0.27.7, are not affected. Exiv2 is a command-line utility and C++

Affects 2 Linux releases across 2 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2025-26623 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

exiv2→ fixed in0.28.4+dfsg-2urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y exiv2
```

Alpine edge

Source: Alpine secdb

exiv2→ fixed in0.28.5-r0
```
apk update && apk add --upgrade exiv2
```

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