Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in Exempi before 2.4.4. The TradQT_Manager::ParseCachedBoxes function in XMPFiles/source/FormatSupport/QuickTime_Support.cpp allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via crafted XMP data in a .qt file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Exempi Project | Exempi | < 2.4.4 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2048
- https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=102483ExploitIssue Tracking
- https://cgit.freedesktop.org/exempi/commit/?id=886cd1d2314755adb1f4cdb99c16ff008Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00013.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3668-1/
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2048
- https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=102483ExploitIssue Tracking
- https://cgit.freedesktop.org/exempi/commit/?id=886cd1d2314755adb1f4cdb99c16ff008Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00013.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3668-1/
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-18238?
CVE-2017-18238 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in Exempi before 2.4.4. The TradQT_Manager::ParseCachedBoxes function in XMPFiles/source/FormatSupport/QuickTime_Support.cpp allows remote attackers to cause a denial of servic...
How severe is CVE-2017-18238?
CVE-2017-18238 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-2017-18238?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Exempi Project Exempi, Debian Debian Linux.