Exiv2 0.26 XML Parser XmpParser::terminate input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Exiv2 0.26. Affected by this vulnerability is the function XmpParser::terminate of the component XML Parser. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-11340. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Exiv2 0.26 (Image Processing Software). This affects the function XmpParser::terminate of the component XML Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

There is a Segmentation fault in the XmpParser::terminate() function in Exiv2 0.26, related to an exit call. A Crafted input will lead to a remote denial of service attack.

The bug was discovered 07/13/2017. The weakness was presented 07/17/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-11340 since 07/15/2017. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 4 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 111098 (openSUSE Security Update : exiv2 (openSUSE-2018-727)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 171360 (OpenSUSE Security Update for exiv2 (openSUSE-SU-2018:1961-1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 2 years after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (111098). See VDB-103650, VDB-103651, VDB-103652 and VDB-104411 for similar entries. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 111098
Nessus Name: openSUSE Security Update : exiv2 (openSUSE-2018-727)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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07/13/2017 🔍
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07/18/2017 +1 days 🔍
07/13/2018 +360 days 🔍
07/16/2018 +3 days 🔍
10/26/2019 +467 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: bugzilla.redhat.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-11340 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-11340
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-103653
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/18/2017 09:08
Updated: 10/26/2019 16:42
Changes: 07/18/2017 09:08 (69), 10/26/2019 16:42 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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