VDB-104681 · CVE-2017-11118 · GCVE-0-2017-11118

OpenExif 2.1.4 JPG File ExifImageFileRead.cpp ExifImageFile::readImage resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in OpenExif 2.1.4 and classified as problematic. Impacted is the function ExifImageFile::readImage of the file ExifImageFileRead.cpp of the component JPG File Handler. The manipulation leads to resource management. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2017-11118. The attack needs to be performed locally. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in OpenExif 2.1.4. This issue affects the function ExifImageFile::readImage of the file ExifImageFileRead.cpp of the component JPG File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input 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 ExifImageFile::readImage function in ExifImageFileRead.cpp in OpenExif 2.1.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a crafted jpg file.

The bug was discovered 07/30/2017. The weakness was released 07/31/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at seclists.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-11118 since 07/09/2017. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. 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.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-104678, VDB-104679 and VDB-104680. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Name

OpenExif

Version

2.1.4

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.4

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.3
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NVD Base Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

07/09/2017 🔍
07/30/2017 +21 days 🔍
07/31/2017 +1 days 🔍
07/31/2017 +0 days 🔍
08/01/2017 +1 days 🔍
11/02/2019 +823 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: seclists.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-11118 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-11118
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-104681
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/01/2017 08:49
Updated: 11/02/2019 15:56
Changes: 08/01/2017 08:49 (58), 11/02/2019 15:56 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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