CVE-2018-8017
First published: Wed Sep 19 2018(Updated: )
In Apache Tika 1.2 to 1.18, a carefully crafted file can trigger an infinite loop in the IptcAnpaParser.
Credit: security@apache.org security@apache.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Tika | >=1.2<=1.18 | |
| maven/org.apache.tika:tika-core | >=1.2<1.19 | 1.19 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105513
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/72df7a3f0dda49a912143a1404b489837a11f374dfd1961061873a91@%3Cdev.tika.apache.org%3E
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-8017
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-j53j-gmr9-h8g3 (Advisory)
- https://github.com/apache/tika/commit/62926cae31a02d4f23d21148435804b96c543cc
- https://github.com/apache/tika/commit/8a6a9e1344f5b10ebfa1a189dc3c30d0da2b9d4
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/72df7a3f0dda49a912143a1404b489837a11f374dfd1961061873a91%40%3Cdev.tika.apache.org%3E
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-8017?
CVE-2018-8017 is a vulnerability in Apache Tika versions 1.2 to 1.18 that can be exploited by a carefully crafted file to trigger an infinite loop in the IptcAnpaParser.
How severe is CVE-2018-8017?
CVE-2018-8017 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
How can CVE-2018-8017 be exploited?
CVE-2018-8017 can be exploited by using a specially crafted file to trigger an infinite loop in the IptcAnpaParser component of Apache Tika.
Which version of Apache Tika is affected by CVE-2018-8017?
Apache Tika versions 1.2 to 1.18 are affected by CVE-2018-8017.
How can I fix CVE-2018-8017?
To fix CVE-2018-8017, it is recommended to update Apache Tika to a version higher than 1.18 where the vulnerability has been patched.
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