CVE-2017-1000127 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap buffer overflow in the Exiv2 TIFF parser allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted images.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-1000127?
CVE-2017-1000127 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Exiv2 Exiv2, published on 17 Nov 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Exiv2 0.26 contains a heap buffer overflow in tiff parser
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1000127?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Exiv2 Exiv2.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000127?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-1000127 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-1000127 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-1000127 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Exiv2 Exiv2
Sources
Also known as GHSA-87cr-9pc7-7jg5.