Vulnerability Description
The ProcessGpsInfo function of the gpsinfo.c file of jhead 3.00 may allow a remote attacker to cause a denial-of-service attack or unspecified other impact via a malicious JPEG file, because of inconsistency between float and double in a sprintf format string during TAG_GPS_ALT handling.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jhead Project | Jhead | 3.00 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=908176ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/12/msg00037.html
- https://nimo-zhang.github.io/2018/09/07/bug-analysis-1/#moreExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=908176ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/12/msg00037.html
- https://nimo-zhang.github.io/2018/09/07/bug-analysis-1/#moreExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-16554?
CVE-2018-16554 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The ProcessGpsInfo function of the gpsinfo.c file of jhead 3.00 may allow a remote attacker to cause a denial-of-service attack or unspecified other impact via a malicious JPEG file, because of incons...
How severe is CVE-2018-16554?
CVE-2018-16554 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-16554?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jhead Project Jhead.