8.1
CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-9144

First published: Fri 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
CentOS Dos2unix<0.26

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-9144?

    To fix CVE-2018-9144, update to Exiv2 version 0.26 or later.

  • Which versions of Exiv2 are affected by CVE-2018-9144?

    CVE-2018-9144 affects Exiv2 versions prior to 0.26.

  • 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.

  • Can CVE-2018-9144 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2018-9144 could potentially be exploited remotely, depending on how the affected software is used.

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