CVE-2017-11117 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

The ExifImageFile::readDHT function in ExifImageFileRead.cpp in OpenExif 2.1.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted jpg file.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openexif Project	Openexif	2.1.4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jul/77ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://sourceforge.net/p/openexif/bugs/18/
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jul/77ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://sourceforge.net/p/openexif/bugs/18/

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-11117?

CVE-2017-11117 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The ExifImageFile::readDHT function in ExifImageFileRead.cpp in OpenExif 2.1.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted jp...

How severe is CVE-2017-11117?

CVE-2017-11117 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-11117?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openexif Project Openexif.