CVE-2017-14864: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 29, 2017
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Updated

An Invalid memory address dereference was discovered in Exiv2::getULong in types.cpp in Exiv2 0.26. The vulnerability causes a segmentation fault and application crash, which leads to denial of service.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
exiv2 exiv2=0.26
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.10
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
debian/exiv2
0.27.3-3+deb11u20.27.3-3+deb11u10.27.6-10.28.5+dfsg-10.28.7+dfsg-2

Event History

Sep 28, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Sep 29, 2017
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:34 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:30 PM
Description
Feb 19, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·08:19 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·08:20 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-14864?

CVE-2017-14864 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to an invalid memory address dereference.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-14864?

To fix CVE-2017-14864, upgrade Exiv2 to versions 0.25-4ubuntu0.1, 0.25-3.1ubuntu0.18.04.2, 0.27.3-3+deb11u2, or other remedial versions depending on your distribution.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2017-14864?

CVE-2017-14864 affects Exiv2 version 0.26 and earlier, impacting various Ubuntu and Debian distributions.

4

What are the symptoms of CVE-2017-14864 exploitation?

Exploitation of CVE-2017-14864 can cause a segmentation fault leading to application crashes.

5

Is CVE-2017-14864 still a risk if my system is updated?

If your system is updated to the recommended versions, CVE-2017-14864 should no longer pose a risk.

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