CVE-2017-17724 in Exiv2

Summary

In Exiv2 0.26, there is a heap-based buffer over-read in the Exiv2::IptcData::printStructure function in iptc.cpp. Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted TIFF file.

VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

• Reservation: 12/17/2017
• Disclosure: 02/12/2018
• Moderation: VulDB entry created
• Entries: 1: VDB-113170
• CPE: ready
• CWE: CWE-119 (Confirmed)
• CVSS: 6.9
• EPSS: 0.00448
• Activities: Very Low

Sources

• MITRE: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2017-17724
• NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-17724
• CVE Details: https://www.cvedetails.com/cve/CVE-2017-17724/