CVE-2019-17402: Medium severity exiv2 exiv2 vulnerability

Published Oct 9, 2019
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Updated

Exiv2 0.27.2 allows attackers to trigger a crash in Exiv2::getULong in types.cpp when called from Exiv2::Internal::CiffDirectory::readDirectory in crwimageint.cpp, because there is no validation of the relationship of the total size to the offset and size.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
exiv2 exiv2=0.27.2
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=19.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=19.10
debian/exiv2
0.27.3-3+deb11u20.27.3-3+deb11u10.27.6-10.28.5+dfsg-10.28.7+dfsg-2

Event History

Oct 9, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:23 PM
Description
Feb 21, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:11 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·12:12 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-17402?

CVE-2019-17402 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause application crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-17402?

To fix CVE-2019-17402, upgrade Exiv2 to version 0.27.3 or later for Debian or use the specified patched versions for Ubuntu as indicated in the affected software details.

3

What versions of Exiv2 are affected by CVE-2019-17402?

Exiv2 version 0.27.2 is the affected version for CVE-2019-17402.

4

Can CVE-2019-17402 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2019-17402 can be exploited through maliciously crafted images, potentially affecting systems running vulnerable versions.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2019-17402 on my system?

The impact of CVE-2019-17402 can lead to application crashes resulting in loss of service for applications using Exiv2.

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