CVE-2018-18915
First published: Sat Nov 03 2018(Updated: )
There is an infinite loop in the Exiv2::Image::printIFDStructure function of image.cpp in Exiv2 0.27-RC1. A crafted input will lead to a remote denial of service attack.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| CentOS Dos2unix | =0.27-rc1 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/511
- https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/pull/517
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1646556
- https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/commit/ae49250942f4395639961abeed3c15920fcd7241
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2101
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2018-18915
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:1577
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1646555
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-18915?
CVE-2018-18915 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to an infinite loop.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18915?
To fix CVE-2018-18915, upgrade Exiv2 to a version later than 0.27-RC1 that addresses this issue.
What types of attacks can CVE-2018-18915 facilitate?
CVE-2018-18915 facilitates remote denial of service attacks through crafted input.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-18915?
CVE-2018-18915 affects Exiv2 version 0.27-RC1.
Is user intervention required for CVE-2018-18915 to be exploited?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2018-18915 requires a crafted input to trigger the infinite loop.
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