PT-2018-6555 · Exiv2+1 · Exiv2+1

Published

2018-02-12

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Updated

2019-10-03

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CVE-2017-17723

CVSS v3.1

8.1

High

VectorAV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Exiv2 version 0.26
Description: The issue is related to a heap-based buffer over-read in the Exiv2::Image::byteSwap4 function, which can be exploited by remote attackers using a crafted TIFF file. This can lead to the disclosure of memory data or cause a denial of service.
Recommendations: For Exiv2 version 0.26, consider avoiding the use of the Exiv2::Image::byteSwap4 function until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, restrict the processing of crafted TIFF files 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

DoS

Out of bounds Read

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Weakness Enumeration

Related Identifiers

ALT-PU-2018-2105
ALT-PU-2019-2468
ALT-PU-2019-2590
CVE-2017-17723

Affected Products

Alt Linux
Exiv2