PT-2017-19375 · Exiv2 · Exiv2

Published 2017-09-29 · Updated 2017-09-29

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

5.5

Medium

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Exiv2 version 0.26

Description A heap-based buffer overflow exists in the Exiv2::us2Data function of types.cpp. This issue can be triggered by a crafted input, leading to a denial of service attack.

Recommendations For Exiv2 version 0.26, consider applying a patch or fix to address the heap-based buffer overflow in the Exiv2::us2Data function. As a temporary workaround, restrict the use of the Exiv2::us2Data function to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Related Identifiers

PYSEC-2017-138

Affected Products

Exiv2

References · 2

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/PYSEC-2017-138 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1494778 · Note