CVE-2018-10772 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can cause a denial of service via a crafted file in the Exiv2 image library, potentially leading to application crashes.
- 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-2018-10772?
CVE-2018-10772 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Exiv2 Exiv2, published on 7 May 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
The tEXtToDataBuf function in pngimage.cpp in Exiv2 through 0.26 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-10772?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Exiv2 Exiv2.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10772?
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-2018-10772 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-10772 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Exiv2 Exiv2
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6g7p-q9ph-fpw6.