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MEDIUM · 5.5

CVE-2018-8017

In Apache Tika 1.2 to 1.18, a carefully crafted file can trigger an infinite loop in the IptcAnpaParser.

Vulnerability Description

In Apache Tika 1.2 to 1.18, a carefully crafted file can trigger an infinite loop in the IptcAnpaParser.

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

VendorProductVersions
ApacheTika>= 1.2, <= 1.18

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-835

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-8017?

CVE-2018-8017 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In Apache Tika 1.2 to 1.18, a carefully crafted file can trigger an infinite loop in the IptcAnpaParser.

How severe is CVE-2018-8017?

CVE-2018-8017 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-2018-8017?

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