Exiv2 0.26 bigtiffimage.cpp BigTiffImage::printIFD divide by zero

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Exiv2 0.26. This affects the function BigTiffImage::printIFD of the file bigtiffimage.cpp. Such manipulation leads to divide by zero. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-9304. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Exiv2 0.26 (Image Processing Software). Affected by this issue is the function BigTiffImage::printIFD of the file bigtiffimage.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a divide by zero vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-369. The product divides a value by zero. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

In Exiv2 0.26, a divide by zero in BigTiffImage::printIFD in bigtiffimage.cpp could result in denial of service.

The bug was discovered 04/04/2018. The weakness was disclosed 04/04/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-9304 since 04/04/2018. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

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.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 9 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (119134). The entries VDB-113170, VDB-114989, VDB-114990 and VDB-115290 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Divide by zero
CWE: CWE-369 / CWE-404
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 119134
Nessus Name: GLSA-201811-14 : Exiv2: Multiple vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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11/24/2018 +233 days 🔍
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02/27/2023 +1554 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 262
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-9304 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-9304
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-115832
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/05/2018 10:38
Updated: 02/27/2023 07:52
Changes: 04/05/2018 10:38 (62), 01/21/2020 20:40 (7), 02/27/2023 07:52 (4)
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