CVE-2018-12264: Integer Overflow

Published Jun 13, 2018
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Updated

A flaw was found in Exiv2 0.26. An integer overflow in LoaderTiff::getData() in preview.cpp, leading to an out-of-bounds read in Exiv2::ValueType::setDataArea in value.hpp.

References: https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/366 https://github.com/TeamSeri0us/pocs/blob/master/exiv2/2-out-of-read-Poc

Patch: https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/commit/341de4500ab993103c215bfb07d43d4a08654ac4

Other sources

Exiv2 0.26 has integer overflows in LoaderTiff::getData() in preview.cpp, leading to an out-of-bounds read in Exiv2::ValueType::setDataArea in value.hpp.

Launchpad

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
exiv2 exiv2=0.26
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=17.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
debian/exiv2
0.27.3-3+deb11u20.27.3-3+deb11u10.27.6-10.28.5+dfsg-10.28.7+dfsg-2

Event History

Jun 13, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:20 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Aug 5, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·08:00 AM
Description
Feb 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:00 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·04:00 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12264?

CVE-2018-12264 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential for leading to an out-of-bounds read that can be exploited for denial of service or arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-12264?

To fix CVE-2018-12264, users should upgrade Exiv2 to version 0.27.3-3+deb11u2 or later.

3

Which versions of Exiv2 are affected by CVE-2018-12264?

CVE-2018-12264 affects Exiv2 version 0.26 and all prior versions.

4

What platforms are impacted by CVE-2018-12264?

CVE-2018-12264 impacts platforms running Exiv2 0.26, particularly Debian and Ubuntu distributions.

5

Is CVE-2018-12264 being actively exploited?

As of now, there are no confirmed reports indicating active exploitation of CVE-2018-12264, but it remains a potential risk.

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