Vulnerability Description
In Exiv2 0.26, jpgimage.cpp allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (image.cpp Exiv2::Internal::stringFormat out-of-bounds read) via a crafted file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Exiv2 | Exiv2 | 0.26 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2101Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/246ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/01/msg00004.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-14Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2101Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/246ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/01/msg00004.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-14Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-8976?
CVE-2018-8976 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). In Exiv2 0.26, jpgimage.cpp allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (image.cpp Exiv2::Internal::stringFormat out-of-bounds read) via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2018-8976?
CVE-2018-8976 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-2018-8976?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Exiv2 Exiv2, Debian Debian Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation.