Vulnerability Description
There is an infinite loop in Exiv2::Jp2Image::encodeJp2Header of jp2image.cpp in Exiv2 0.27-RC3. A crafted input will lead to a remote denial of service attack.
CVSS Score
6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Exiv2 | Exiv2 | 0.27 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2101
- https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/590Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/TeamSeri0us/pocs/tree/master/exiv2/20181206ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2101
- https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/590Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/TeamSeri0us/pocs/tree/master/exiv2/20181206ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-20099?
CVE-2018-20099 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). There is an infinite loop in Exiv2::Jp2Image::encodeJp2Header of jp2image.cpp in Exiv2 0.27-RC3. A crafted input will lead to a remote denial of service attack.
How severe is CVE-2018-20099?
CVE-2018-20099 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-2018-20099?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Exiv2 Exiv2.