CVE-2018-10780 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer over-read in Exiv2 allows attackers to cause denial of service or disclose sensitive memory contents via crafted image files.
- 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-2018-10780?
CVE-2018-10780 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
Exiv2::Image::byteSwap2 in image.cpp in Exiv2 0.26 has a heap-based buffer over-read.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-10780?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Exiv2 Exiv2.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10780?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-10780 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-2018-10780 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-10780 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Exiv2 Exiv2
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v22h-x6qx-4mwj.