CVE-2019-11041: heap-buffer-overflow on exif_scan_thumbnail in EXIF extension

Published Jul 30, 2019
·
Updated

apachemodphp. Multiple issues were addressed by updating to PHP version 7.3.8.

Other sources

Fixed bug (heap-buffer-overflow on exifscanthumbnail). (CVE-2019-11041)

PHP

heap-buffer-overflow on exifscanthumbnail

Upstream issue and patch:

https://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=78222

Red Hat

When PHP EXIF extension is parsing EXIF information from an image, e.g. via exifreaddata() function, in PHP versions 7.1.x below 7.1.31, 7.2.x below 7.2.21 and 7.3.x below 7.3.8 it is possible to supply it with data what will cause it to read past the allocated buffer. This may lead to information disclosure or crash.

Credit

CVE-2019-11041, CVE-2019-11042

Affected Software

25 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/rh-php72-php<0:7.2.24-1.el7
0:7.2.24-1.el7
redhat/php<7.1.31
7.1.31
redhat/php<7.2.21
7.2.21
redhat/php<7.3.8
7.3.8
debian/php5
debian/php7.0
debian/php7.3
Apple macOS Catalina<10.15.1
10.15.1
Apple macOS Catalina<10.15
10.15
PHP PHP<7.1.31
7.1.31
PHP PHP>=7.1.0<7.1.31
PHP PHP>=7.2.0<7.2.21
PHP PHP>=7.3.0<7.3.8
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=19.04
Apple iOS and macOS<10.15.1
openSUSE Leap=15.0
redhat Software Collections=1.0
Tenable Tenable.Sc<5.19.0

Remediation

Event History

Aug 1, 2019
CVE Published
via PHP·12:00 AM
Aug 9, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:26 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:12 PM
Description
Feb 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·10:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-11041?

CVE-2019-11041 is a vulnerability in PHP EXIF extension that allows an attacker to read past the allocated buffer when parsing EXIF information from an image.

2

Which versions of PHP are affected by CVE-2019-11041?

PHP versions 7.1.x below 7.1.31, 7.2.x below 7.2.21, and 7.3.x below 7.3.8 are affected by CVE-2019-11041.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-11041?

The severity of CVE-2019-11041 is low with a severity value of 3.7.

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-11041?

To fix CVE-2019-11041, it is recommended to update PHP to version 7.1.31, 7.2.21, or 7.3.8, depending on the version you are currently using.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-11041?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-11041 at the following references: [1] [2] [3].

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203