CVE-2018-17230 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

Exiv2::ul2Data in types.cpp in Exiv2 v0.26 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow) via a crafted image file.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Exiv2	Exiv2	0.26

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-04/msg00009.html
https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/455ExploitThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-04/msg00009.html
https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/455ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-17230?

CVE-2018-17230 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Exiv2::ul2Data in types.cpp in Exiv2 v0.26 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow) via a crafted image file.

How severe is CVE-2018-17230?

CVE-2018-17230 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-2018-17230?

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