Vulnerability Description
Exiv2 0.16 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero and application crash) via a zero value in Nikon lens information in the metadata of an image, related to "pretty printing" and the RationalValue::toLong function.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Exiv2 | Exiv2 | 0.16 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=524715Exploit
- http://dev.robotbattle.com/bugs/view.php?id=0000546
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-10/msg00012.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30519Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32273
- http://www.exiv2.org/changelog.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:119
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29586
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-655-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1766/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42885
- http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=524715Exploit
- http://dev.robotbattle.com/bugs/view.php?id=0000546
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-10/msg00012.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30519Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2696?
CVE-2008-2696 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Exiv2 0.16 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero and application crash) via a zero value in Nikon lens information in the metadata of an image, related to ...
How severe is CVE-2008-2696?
CVE-2008-2696 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2696?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Exiv2 Exiv2.