CVE-2017-17723 — HIGH (8.1)

Vulnerability Description

In Exiv2 0.26, there is a heap-based buffer over-read in the Exiv2::Image::byteSwap4 function in image.cpp. Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to disclose memory data or cause a denial of service via a crafted TIFF file.

CVSS Score

8.1

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Exiv2	Exiv2	0.26

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1524104ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-14
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1524104ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-14

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-17723?

CVE-2017-17723 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). In Exiv2 0.26, there is a heap-based buffer over-read in the Exiv2::Image::byteSwap4 function in image.cpp. Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to disclose memory data or cause a denial of...

How severe is CVE-2017-17723?

CVE-2017-17723 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-17723?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Exiv2 Exiv2.