CVE-2018-19107: Integer Overflow

Published Nov 8, 2018
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Updated

A flaw was found in Exiv2 0.26. A heap-based buffer over-read in Exiv2::IptcParser::decode in iptc.cpp (called from psdimage.cpp in the PSD image reader). This could lead to a denial of service caused by an integer overflow via a crafted PSD image file.

References: https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/427

Upstream Patch: https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/pull/518

Other sources

In Exiv2 0.26, Exiv2::IptcParser::decode in iptc.cpp (called from psdimage.cpp in the PSD image reader) may suffer from a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read) caused by an integer overflow via a crafted PSD image file.

Launchpad

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
exiv2 exiv2=0.26
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=19.04
debian/exiv2
0.27.3-3+deb11u20.27.3-3+deb11u10.27.6-10.28.5+dfsg-10.28.7+dfsg-2

Event History

Nov 8, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:29 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 12, 2018
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:41 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:57 PM
Description
Feb 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:22 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·06:23 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-19107?

CVE-2018-19107 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-19107?

To fix CVE-2018-19107, upgrade Exiv2 to version 0.27.3-3+deb11u2 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2018-19107?

CVE-2018-19107 affects Exiv2 version 0.26 and may impact users of Debian, Red Hat, and Ubuntu operating systems.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-19107?

CVE-2018-19107 is a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2018-19107 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-19107 can be exploited through a crafted PSD image file leading to a denial of service.

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