Exiv2 0.26 types.cpp Exiv2::ul2Data Image File memory corruption
CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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A vulnerability was found in Exiv2 0.26 (Image Processing Software). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function Exiv2::ul2Data
of the file types.cpp. The manipulation as part of a Image File leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
Exiv2::ul2Data in types.cpp in Exiv2 v0.26 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow) via a crafted image file.
The bug was discovered 09/17/2018. The weakness was released 09/19/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-17230 since 09/19/2018. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.
The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 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.
Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at 124270.
Product
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.9VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9
VulDB Base Score: 7.3
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CVSSv2
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Exploiting
Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
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Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Countermeasures
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Timeline
09/17/2018 🔍09/19/2018 🔍
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Sources
Advisory: 455Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2018-17230 (🔍)
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Entry
Created: 09/20/2018 07:17Updated: 05/17/2023 10:07
Changes: 09/20/2018 07:17 (59), 03/25/2020 14:06 (1), 05/17/2023 10:07 (3)
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