CVE-2018-17088: Integer Overflow

Published Sep 4, 2018
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Updated

The ProcessGpsInfo function of the gpsinfo.c file of jhead 3.00 may allow a remote attacker to cause a denial-of-service attack or unspecified other impact via a malicious JPEG file, because there is an integer overflow during a check for whether a location exceeds the EXIF data length. This is analogous to the CVE-2016-3822 integer overflow in exif.c. This gpsinfo.c vulnerability is unrelated to the CVE-2018-16554 gpsinfo.c vulnerability.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
debian/jhead
1:3.04-6+deb11u11:3.06.0.1-61:3.08-2
Jhead Project Jhead=3.00

Event History

Sep 4, 2018
Data Sourced
07:33 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Sep 16, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-17088?

The severity of CVE-2018-17088 is high.

2

How does CVE-2018-17088 impact jhead 3.00?

CVE-2018-17088 may allow a remote attacker to cause a denial-of-service attack or unspecified other impact via a malicious JPEG file.

3

How can I fix CVE-2018-17088?

There is currently no known fix for CVE-2018-17088. It is recommended to update to the latest version of jhead if available or consider using an alternative software.

4

What is the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) ID of this vulnerability?

The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-17088.

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID of this vulnerability?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID of this vulnerability is CWE-190.

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