Exiv2 0.26 iptc.c IptcData::printStructure out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Exiv2 0.26. This issue affects the function IptcData::printStructure of the file iptc.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-9306. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Exiv2 0.26 (Image Processing Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function IptcData::printStructure of the file iptc.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In Exiv2 0.26, an out-of-bounds read in IptcData::printStructure in iptc.c could result in a crash or information leak, related to the "!= 0x1c" case.

The bug was discovered 04/04/2018. The weakness was shared 04/04/2018 (Website). The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-9306 since 04/04/2018. The exploitation appears to be easy. 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 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 related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 119134
Nessus Name: GLSA-201811-14 : Exiv2: Multiple vulnerabilities
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11/24/2018 +233 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 263
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-9306 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-9306
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-115834
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/05/2018 10:39
Updated: 02/27/2023 08:03
Changes: 04/05/2018 10:39 (37), 01/22/2020 13:12 (17), 02/09/2021 07:23 (8), 02/27/2023 08:03 (2)
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