8.1
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-14338: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Jul 17 2018(Updated: )

samples/geotag.cpp in the example code of Exiv2 0.26 misuses the realpath function on POSIX platforms (other than Apple platforms) where glibc is not used, possibly leading to a buffer overflow.

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-2018-14338?

    CVE-2018-14338 has a high severity level due to the potential for buffer overflow vulnerabilities.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-14338?

    To fix CVE-2018-14338, you should update Exiv2 to a version beyond 0.26 where the vulnerability has been resolved.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2018-14338?

    The impact of CVE-2018-14338 includes possible exploitation leading to arbitrary code execution via a buffer overflow.

  • Which versions of Exiv2 are affected by CVE-2018-14338?

    CVE-2018-14338 affects Exiv2 version 0.26 specifically.

  • Is CVE-2018-14338 specific to any platforms?

    Yes, CVE-2018-14338 specifically affects POSIX platforms excluding Apple platforms where glibc is not used.

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