PT-2018-2292 · Exiv2+3 · Exiv2+3
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Published
2018-04-22
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Updated
2022-11-29
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CVE-2018-11531
CVSS v3.1
9.8
Critical
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Exiv2 version 0.26
Description
The issue is related to a heap-based buffer overflow in the
getData function, located in preview.cpp, which can be exploited by a remote attacker using a specially crafted malicious file. This could potentially lead to a denial of service or allow the execution of arbitrary code.Recommendations
For Exiv2 version 0.26, consider disabling the
getData function in preview.cpp as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Restrict the use of Exiv2 to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.Exploit
Memory Corruption
Buffer Overflow
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Alt Linux
Exiv2
Suse
Ubuntu