CVE-2017-18236: Medium severity Exempi Project Exempi vulnerability

Published Mar 15, 2018
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Exempi before 2.4.4. The ASFSupport::ReadHeaderObject function in XMPFiles/source/FormatSupport/ASFSupport.cpp allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted .asf file.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/exempi<2.4.4
2.4.4
Exempi Project Exempi<2.4.4
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=17.10
debian/exempi
2.5.2-12.5.2-1+deb11u12.6.3-12.6.6-2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/exempi to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.4
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/exempi to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.5.2-1Fixed in 2.5.2-1+deb11u1Fixed in 2.6.3-1Fixed in 2.6.6-2
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Exempi to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.4

Event History

Mar 15, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:35 PM
Description
Feb 19, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·10:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·10:16 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18236?

CVE-2017-18236 has a severity rating that typically reflects a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-18236?

To fix CVE-2017-18236, update Exempi to version 2.4.4 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2017-18236?

CVE-2017-18236 affects Exempi versions prior to 2.4.4.

4

What types of attacks are associated with CVE-2017-18236?

CVE-2017-18236 is associated with remote denial of service attacks through crafted ASF files.

5

Is CVE-2017-18236 exploitable without user interaction?

Yes, CVE-2017-18236 can be exploited remotely without any user interaction.

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