Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in Exiv2 0.26. When the data structure of the structure ifd is incorrect, the program assigns pValue_ to 0x0, and the value of pValue() is 0x0. TiffImageEntry::doWriteImage will use the value of pValue() to cause a segmentation fault. To exploit this vulnerability, someone must open a crafted tiff file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Exiv2 | Exiv2 | 0.26 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://dev.exiv2.org/issues/1295Issue Tracking
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-04/msg00009.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98720Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/lolo-pop/poc/tree/master/Segmentation%20fault%20in%20convert-
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3852-1/Third Party Advisory
- http://dev.exiv2.org/issues/1295Issue Tracking
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-04/msg00009.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98720Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/lolo-pop/poc/tree/master/Segmentation%20fault%20in%20convert-
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3852-1/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-9239?
CVE-2017-9239 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in Exiv2 0.26. When the data structure of the structure ifd is incorrect, the program assigns pValue_ to 0x0, and the value of pValue() is 0x0. TiffImageEntry::doWriteImage wil...
How severe is CVE-2017-9239?
CVE-2017-9239 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-9239?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Exiv2 Exiv2, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.