CVE-2017-14861: Integer Overflow

Published Sep 28, 2017
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Updated

There is a stack consumption vulnerability in the Exiv2::Internal::stringFormat function of image.cpp in Exiv2 0.26. A Crafted input will lead to a remote denial of service attack.

Affected Software

1 affected component
exiv2 exiv2=0.26

Event History

Sep 28, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-14861?

CVE-2017-14861 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to remote exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-14861?

To mitigate CVE-2017-14861, users should upgrade to Exiv2 version 0.26 or later if available.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2017-14861?

CVE-2017-14861 specifically affects Exiv2 version 0.26.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-14861?

CVE-2017-14861 is a stack consumption vulnerability that can result in a denial of service.

5

Can CVE-2017-14861 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-14861 can be exploited remotely using crafted input.

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