CVE-2017-18235: Input Validation

Published Mar 15, 2018
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Exempi before 2.4.3. The VPXChunk class in XMPFiles/source/FormatSupport/WEBPSupport.cpp does not ensure nonzero widths and heights, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and application exit) via a crafted .webp file.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Exempi Project Exempi<2.4.3

Event History

Mar 15, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18235?

CVE-2017-18235 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to assertion failure leading to application exit.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-18235?

To fix CVE-2017-18235, upgrade Exempi to version 2.4.3 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2017-18235?

CVE-2017-18235 affects Exempi versions earlier than 2.4.3.

4

Can CVE-2017-18235 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-18235 can be exploited remotely through crafted .webp files.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2017-18235 on applications?

The impact of CVE-2017-18235 is that affected applications may crash due to an assertion failure.

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