Exiv2 0.26 jp2image.cpp readMetadata resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Exiv2 0.26. Affected is the function Exiv2::Jp2Image::readMetadata of the file jp2image.cpp. The manipulation as part of Metadata leads to resource management. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-4868. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Exiv2 0.26 (Image Processing Software). This issue affects the function Exiv2::Jp2Image::readMetadata of the file jp2image.cpp. The manipulation as part of a Metadata leads to a resource management vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-399. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

The Exiv2::Jp2Image::readMetadata function in jp2image.cpp in Exiv2 0.26 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (excessive memory allocation) via a crafted file.

The bug was discovered 01/02/2018. The weakness was published 01/03/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-4868 since 01/03/2018. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 102477†). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

01/02/2018 🔍
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01/04/2018 +1 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 202⛔
Researcher: xcainiao
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-4868 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-4868
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-111305
SecurityFocus: 102477 - Exiv2 'jp2image.cpp' Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 01/04/2018 07:39 AM
Updated: 01/20/2023 09:09 AM
Changes: 01/04/2018 07:39 AM (60), 12/19/2019 03:03 PM (3), 01/28/2021 11:49 AM (3), 01/20/2023 09:09 AM (2)
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