CVE-2018-14046 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 WebP images.
- 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-2018-14046?
CVE-2018-14046 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Exiv2 Exiv2, published on 13 Jul 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 0.26 has a heap-based buffer over-read in WebPImage::decodeChunks in webpimage.cpp.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-14046?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Exiv2 Exiv2.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14046?
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-2018-14046 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-14046 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Exiv2 Exiv2
Sources
Also known as GHSA-48r6-v3wx-gxm5.