CVE-2018-17230 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can cause a denial of service via heap-based buffer overflow in Exiv2 by providing a crafted image file.
- 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-2018-17230?
CVE-2018-17230 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Exiv2 Exiv2, published on 19 Sep 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::ul2Data in types.cpp in Exiv2 v0.26 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow) via a crafted image file.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-17230?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Exiv2 Exiv2.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17230?
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-2018-17230 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-17230 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Exiv2 Exiv2
Sources
Also known as GHSA-crvf-2mp8-85gm.