CVE-2017-14866: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 28, 2017
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Updated

There is a heap-based buffer overflow in the Exiv2::s2Data function of types.cpp in Exiv2 0.26. A Crafted input will lead to a 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-2017-14866?

CVE-2017-14866 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-14866?

To fix CVE-2017-14866, update Exiv2 to version 0.27 or later.

3

What kind of attack can CVE-2017-14866 lead to?

CVE-2017-14866 can lead to a denial of service attack due to a heap-based buffer overflow.

4

Which version of Exiv2 is affected by CVE-2017-14866?

CVE-2017-14866 affects Exiv2 version 0.26.

5

Is CVE-2017-14866 present in newer versions of Exiv2?

No, CVE-2017-14866 is not present in Exiv2 versions after 0.26.

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