CVE-2018-11037: Infoleak

Published May 14, 2018
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Updated

A flaw was found in Exiv2 0.26, the Exiv2::PngImage::printStructure function in pngimage.cpp allows remote attackers to cause an information leak via a crafted file.

References: https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/307

Affected Software

1 affected component
exiv2 exiv2=0.26

Event History

May 14, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
May 17, 2018
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-11037?

CVE-2018-11037 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-11037?

To fix CVE-2018-11037, upgrade Exiv2 to version 0.27 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-11037?

CVE-2018-11037 is an information leak vulnerability.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2018-11037?

CVE-2018-11037 affects Exiv2 version 0.26.

5

Can CVE-2018-11037 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-11037 can be exploited by remote attackers using crafted files.

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