Exiv2 0.26 iptc.cpp printStructure TIFF File memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Exiv2 0.26. This affects the function Exiv2::IptcData::printStructure of the file iptc.cpp. Executing a manipulation as part of TIFF File can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2017-17724. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. 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 critical. This vulnerability affects the function Exiv2::IptcData::printStructure of the file iptc.cpp. The manipulation as part of a TIFF File 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:

In Exiv2 0.26, there is a heap-based buffer over-read in the Exiv2::IptcData::printStructure function in iptc.cpp. Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted TIFF file.

The bug was discovered 12/10/2017. The weakness was published 02/12/2018 (Website). The advisory is available at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-17724 since 12/17/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 64 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 119134 (GLSA-201811-14 : Exiv2: Multiple vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 277432 (Fedora Security Update for exiv2 (FEDORA-2018-8b67a5c7e2)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 11 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (119134). Similar entries are available at VDB-102835, VDB-114989, VDB-114990 and VDB-115290. 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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Nessus ID: 119134
Nessus Name: GLSA-201811-14 : Exiv2: Multiple vulnerabilities
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12/17/2017 +7 days 🔍
02/12/2018 +57 days 🔍
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11/24/2018 +284 days 🔍
11/26/2018 +2 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: RHSA-2019:2101
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-17724 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-17724
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-113170
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/13/2018 09:22
Updated: 02/06/2023 13:13
Changes: 02/13/2018 09:22 (66), 01/04/2020 09:46 (7), 02/06/2023 13:13 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:33A:103

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