Buffer overflow in Exiv2
CVE-2018-17229
Exiv2::d2Data 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.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.022 (81.9th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 82nd percentile — 81.9% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.022 · newest: 0.022 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Exiv2 — versions 0.26
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/453 (Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-04/msg00009.html (vendor-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-17229?
- CVE-2018-17229 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Exiv2, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2018-09-19.
- How severe is CVE-2018-17229?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2018-17229 known to be exploited?
- 5 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.