CVE-2017-17669: Medium severity exiv2 exiv2 vulnerability

Published Dec 13, 2017

Updated

Last updated 25 August 2025

Other sources

There is a heap-based buffer over-read in the Exiv2::Internal::PngChunk::keyTXTChunk function of pngchunkint.cpp in Exiv2 0.26. A crafted PNG file will lead to a remote denial of service attack.

— Launchpad

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

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

Upgrade
Upgrade debian/exiv2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 0.27.3-3+deb11u2Fixed in 0.27.3-3+deb11u1Fixed in 0.27.6-1Fixed in 0.28.5+dfsg-1Fixed in 0.28.7+dfsg-2

Event History

Dec 13, 2017

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Description

Data Sourced

via NVD·10:29 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-17669?

CVE-2017-17669 has a severity rating that suggests it can lead to a remote denial of service attack.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17669?

To fix CVE-2017-17669, upgrade Exiv2 to versions 0.25-3.1ubuntu0.18.04.2 or higher for Ubuntu, or appropriate patched versions in Debian.

What are the affected software versions for CVE-2017-17669?

CVE-2017-17669 affects Exiv2 versions up to and including 0.26.

Can CVE-2017-17669 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-17669 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted PNG files.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-17669 if I can't upgrade?

There are no specific workarounds provided for CVE-2017-17669; the best solution is to apply the necessary software updates.