CVE-2018-9144: High severity exiv2 exiv2 vulnerability
Published Mar 30, 2018
·Updated
In Exiv2 0.26, there is an out-of-bounds read in Exiv2::Internal::binaryToString in image.cpp. It could result in denial of service or information disclosure.
Affected Software
1 affected component
exiv2 exiv2<0.26
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Mar 30, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:29 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-9144?
CVE-2018-9144 has a medium severity level as it can lead to denial of service or information disclosure.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-9144?
To fix CVE-2018-9144, update to Exiv2 version 0.26 or later.
3
Which versions of Exiv2 are affected by CVE-2018-9144?
CVE-2018-9144 affects Exiv2 versions prior to 0.26.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-9144?
CVE-2018-9144 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that can result in denial of service or information disclosure.
5
Can CVE-2018-9144 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-9144 could potentially be exploited remotely, depending on how the affected software is used.