Exiv2 0.26 image.cpp printIFDStructure memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Exiv2 0.26. Affected by this vulnerability is the function Exiv2::Image::printIFDStructure of the file image.cpp. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-14863. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Exiv2 0.26 (Image Processing Software). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function Exiv2::Image::printIFDStructure of the file image.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

A NULL pointer dereference was discovered in Exiv2::Image::printIFDStructure in image.cpp in Exiv2 0.26. The vulnerability causes a segmentation fault and application crash, which leads to denial of service.

The bug was discovered 09/22/2017. The weakness was published 09/29/2017 (Website). The advisory is available at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-14863 since 09/28/2017. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 6 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 220722 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2017-14863), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (220722). Similar entries are available at VDB-107253, VDB-107252, VDB-107251 and VDB-107249. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 220722
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2017-14863

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09/22/2017 🔍
09/28/2017 +6 days 🔍
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09/29/2017 +1 days 🔍
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03/04/2025 +2713 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: bugzilla.redhat.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-14863 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-14863
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-107250
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/29/2017 12:05
Updated: 03/04/2025 22:59
Changes: 09/29/2017 12:05 (58), 11/20/2019 14:22 (1), 03/04/2025 22:59 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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