CVE-2017-17723 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can disclose memory data or cause denial of service via a crafted TIFF file in Exiv2.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-17723?
CVE-2017-17723 is a high-severity vulnerability in Exiv2 Exiv2, published on 12 Feb 2018. 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
In Exiv2 0.26, there is a heap-based buffer over-read in the Exiv2::Image::byteSwap4 function in image.cpp. Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to disclose memory data or cause a denial of service via a crafted TIFF file.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-17723?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Exiv2 Exiv2.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17723?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-17723 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-17723 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-17723 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Exiv2 Exiv2
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3rjq-mvxx-wgcw.