Exiv2 0.26 Exiv2::FileIo::seek memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Exiv2 0.26. The affected element is the function Exiv2::FileIo::seek. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2017-11592. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Exiv2 0.26 (Image Processing Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function Exiv2::FileIo::seek. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

There is a Mismatched Memory Management Routines vulnerability in the Exiv2::FileIo::seek function of Exiv2 0.26 that will lead to a remote denial of service attack (heap memory corruption) via crafted input.

The bug was discovered 07/22/2017. The weakness was published 07/24/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-11592 since 07/23/2017. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, 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. 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). Similar entries are available at VDB-103650, VDB-103651, VDB-103652 and VDB-103653. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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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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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: bugzilla.redhat.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-11592 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-11592
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-104440
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/24/2017 12:21
Updated: 10/31/2019 20:07
Changes: 07/24/2017 12:21 (68), 10/31/2019 20:07 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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