What is the severity of CVE-2018-17230?

CVE-2018-17230 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service through a heap-based buffer overflow.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17230?

To fix CVE-2018-17230, upgrade Exiv2 to version 0.27 or later, which includes the necessary patches.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-17230?

CVE-2018-17230 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited via a crafted image file.

What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-17230?

CVE-2018-17230 specifically affects Exiv2 version 0.26.

Is CVE-2018-17230 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-17230 can be exploited by remote attackers using specially crafted image files.

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CVE-2018-17230

medium

6.5

CWE

787 119

19/9/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-17230: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Sep 19 2018(Updated: )

Exiv2::ul2Data in types.cpp in Exiv2 v0.26 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow) via a crafted image file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Exiv2 Exiv2	=0.26

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-17230?
CVE-2018-17230 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service through a heap-based buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17230?
To fix CVE-2018-17230, upgrade Exiv2 to version 0.27 or later, which includes the necessary patches.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-17230?
CVE-2018-17230 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited via a crafted image file.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-17230?
CVE-2018-17230 specifically affects Exiv2 version 0.26.
Is CVE-2018-17230 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-17230 can be exploited by remote attackers using specially crafted image files.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-17230?
CVE-2018-17230 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service through a heap-based buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17230?
To fix CVE-2018-17230, upgrade Exiv2 to version 0.27 or later, which includes the necessary patches.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-17230?
CVE-2018-17230 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited via a crafted image file.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-17230?
CVE-2018-17230 specifically affects Exiv2 version 0.26.
Is CVE-2018-17230 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-17230 can be exploited by remote attackers using specially crafted image files.