CVE-2017-11339 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer overflow in Exiv2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted input.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-11339?
CVE-2017-11339 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Exiv2 Exiv2, published on 16 Jul 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
There is a heap-based buffer overflow in the Image::printIFDStructure function of image.cpp in Exiv2 0.26. A Crafted input will lead to a remote denial of service attack.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-11339?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Exiv2 Exiv2.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11339?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-11339 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-11339 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Exiv2 Exiv2
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fh68-7wjw-wh96.