CVE-2017-11118 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

The ExifImageFile::readImage function in ExifImageFileRead.cpp in OpenExif 2.1.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) 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-835

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-11118?

CVE-2017-11118 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The ExifImageFile::readImage function in ExifImageFileRead.cpp in OpenExif 2.1.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a crafted jpg file.

How severe is CVE-2017-11118?

CVE-2017-11118 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-2017-11118?

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