CVE-2018-14046: High severity centos dos2unix vulnerability

Published Jul 13, 2018
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Updated

A flaw was found in Exiv2 0.26. A heap-based buffer over-read in WebPImage::decodeChunks in webpimage.cpp.

References: https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/378

Upstream patch: https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/commit/505e2417e408abaf8f9fe9e5076f567a65cc59c3

Other sources

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

MITRE

Affected Software

1 affected component
exiv2 exiv2=0.26

Event History

Jul 13, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Jul 16, 2018
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·11:13 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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

CVE-2018-14046 affects Exiv2 version 0.26 specifically.

4

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.

5

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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