Exiv2 0.26 tif File image.cpp printIFDStructure memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Exiv2 0.26. This vulnerability affects the function Exiv2::Image::printIFDStructure of the file image.cpp of the component tif File Handler. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2018-5772. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Exiv2 0.26 (Image Processing Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function Exiv2::Image::printIFDStructure of the file image.cpp of the component tif File Handler. 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 availability. The summary by CVE is:

In Exiv2 0.26, there is a segmentation fault caused by uncontrolled recursion in the Exiv2::Image::printIFDStructure function in the image.cpp file. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted tif file.

The bug was discovered 01/18/2018. The weakness was published 01/18/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-5772 since 01/18/2018. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 109928 (Fedora 27 : exiv2 (2018-fc9c5969b4)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 277684 (Fedora Security Update for exiv2 (FEDORA-2018-fc9c5969b4)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 5 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (109928) and SecurityFocus (BID 102789†). Similar entries are available at VDB-113169 and VDB-113171. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 109928
Nessus Name: Fedora 27 : exiv2 (2018-fc9c5969b4)
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OpenVAS ID: 53707
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for exiv2 FEDORA-2018-fc9c5969b4
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: FEDORA-2018-fc9c5969b4⛔
Researcher: ProbeFuzzer
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2018-5772 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-5772
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-112225
SecurityFocus: 102789 - Exiv2 'image.cpp' Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 01/19/2018 07:59
Updated: 02/02/2023 08:54
Changes: 01/19/2018 07:59 (75), 12/24/2019 09:53 (5), 02/01/2021 12:00 (3), 02/02/2023 08:51 (3), 02/02/2023 08:54 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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