Exiv2 0.26 value.cpp Exiv2::DataValue::copy null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Exiv2 0.26. This impacts the function Exiv2::DataValue::copy of the file value.cpp. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-17282. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Exiv2 0.26 (Image Processing Software). Affected is the function Exiv2::DataValue::copy of the file value.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue was discovered in Exiv2 v0.26. The function Exiv2::DataValue::copy in value.cpp has a NULL pointer dereference.

The bug was discovered 09/20/2018. The weakness was published 09/20/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-17282 since 09/20/2018. 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. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

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

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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: RHSA-2019:2101
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-17282 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-17282
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-124320

Entryinfo

Created: 09/21/2018 08:23
Updated: 05/17/2023 12:01
Changes: 09/21/2018 08:23 (56), 03/25/2020 17:13 (1), 05/17/2023 12:01 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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