What is the severity of CVE-2018-8977?

CVE-2018-8977 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to an invalid memory access issue.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8977?

To fix CVE-2018-8977, update Exiv2 to a version that has addressed this vulnerability.

What systems are affected by CVE-2018-8977?

CVE-2018-8977 affects Exiv2 version 0.26.

Can CVE-2018-8977 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-8977 can be exploited remotely through crafted files.

What is the impact of CVE-2018-8977?

The impact of CVE-2018-8977 is a denial of service, which can disrupt the functionality of affected applications.

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CVE-2018-8977

medium

6.5

CWE

119

25/3/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-8977: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sun Mar 25 2018(Updated: )

In Exiv2 0.26, the Exiv2::Internal::printCsLensFFFF function in canonmn_int.cpp allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory access) via a crafted file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Exiv2 Exiv2	=0.26

Remedy

https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/247

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8977?
CVE-2018-8977 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to an invalid memory access issue.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8977?
To fix CVE-2018-8977, update Exiv2 to a version that has addressed this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2018-8977?
CVE-2018-8977 affects Exiv2 version 0.26.
Can CVE-2018-8977 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-8977 can be exploited remotely through crafted files.
What is the impact of CVE-2018-8977?
The impact of CVE-2018-8977 is a denial of service, which can disrupt the functionality of affected applications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8977?
CVE-2018-8977 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to an invalid memory access issue.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8977?
To fix CVE-2018-8977, update Exiv2 to a version that has addressed this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2018-8977?
CVE-2018-8977 affects Exiv2 version 0.26.
Can CVE-2018-8977 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-8977 can be exploited remotely through crafted files.
What is the impact of CVE-2018-8977?
The impact of CVE-2018-8977 is a denial of service, which can disrupt the functionality of affected applications.