CVE-2019-9143
First published: Mon Feb 25 2019(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in Exiv2 0.27. There is infinite recursion at Exiv2::Image::printTiffStructure in the file image.cpp. This can be triggered by a crafted file. It allows an attacker to cause Denial of Service (Segmentation fault) or possibly have unspecified other impact.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Exiv2 Exiv2 | =0.27 | |
| redhat/exiv2 | <0.27 | 0.27 |
| =0.27 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107161
- https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/711
- https://research.loginsoft.com/bugs/uncontrolled-recursion-loop-in-exiv2imageprinttiffstructure-exiv2-0-27/
- https://research.loginsoft.com/vulnerability/uncontrolled-recursion-loop-in-exiv2imageprinttiffstructure-exiv2-0-27/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1684382
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:1577
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2019-9143
- https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/commit/34e411d2
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1684381
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-9143?
CVE-2019-9143 has a severity level that allows for Denial of Service attacks due to infinite recursion leading to segmentation faults.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9143?
To remediate CVE-2019-9143, update Exiv2 to a version higher than 0.27.
What types of attacks can CVE-2019-9143 enable?
CVE-2019-9143 can be exploited to launch Denial of Service attacks by causing an application crash.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2019-9143?
CVE-2019-9143 affects Exiv2 version 0.27.
Is CVE-2019-9143 specific to any operating systems?
CVE-2019-9143 is relevant to any system that runs Exiv2 version 0.27, regardless of the operating system.
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