CVE-2018-4868 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

The Exiv2::Jp2Image::readMetadata function in jp2image.cpp in Exiv2 0.26 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (excessive memory allocation) via a crafted file.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

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-770

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102477Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/202ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102477Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/202ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-4868?

CVE-2018-4868 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The Exiv2::Jp2Image::readMetadata function in jp2image.cpp in Exiv2 0.26 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (excessive memory allocation) via a crafted file.

How severe is CVE-2018-4868?

CVE-2018-4868 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-2018-4868?

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