8.8
CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-14046

First published: Fri Jul 13 2018(Updated: )

Exiv2 0.26 has a heap-based buffer over-read in WebPImage::decodeChunks in webpimage.cpp.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
CentOS Dos2unix=0.26

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-14046?

    CVE-2018-14046 is considered to be of medium severity due to its potential for causing a heap-based buffer over-read.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-14046?

    To fix CVE-2018-14046, upgrade Exiv2 to version 0.27 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed.

  • Which versions of Exiv2 are affected by CVE-2018-14046?

    CVE-2018-14046 affects Exiv2 version 0.26 specifically.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-14046?

    CVE-2018-14046 is a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability found in the WebPImage::decodeChunks function.

  • Can CVE-2018-14046 lead to further security issues?

    Yes, CVE-2018-14046 could potentially lead to information disclosure or other unexpected behaviors in the application.

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