CVE-2021-37618: Out-of-bounds read in Exiv2::Jp2Image::printStructure

Published Aug 9, 2021
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Updated

Exiv2 is a command-line utility and C++ library for reading, writing, deleting, and modifying the metadata of image files. An out-of-bounds read was found in Exiv2 versions v0.27.4 and earlier. The out-of-bounds read is triggered when Exiv2 is used to print the metadata of a crafted image file. An attacker could potentially exploit the vulnerability to cause a denial of service, if they can trick the victim into running Exiv2 on a crafted image file. Note that this bug is only triggered when printing the image ICC profile, which is a less frequently used Exiv2 operation that requires an extra command line option (-p C). The bug is fixed in version v0.27.5.

Affected Software

3 affected components
exiv2 exiv2<=0.27.4
fedoraproject fedora=33
fedoraproject fedora=34

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Exiv2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in v0.27.5Patch GHSA-583f-w9pm-99r2
  2. Configuration

    Avoid triggering the bug by not using the extra command line option `-p C` that causes Exiv2 to print the image ICC profile.

    Exiv2 command-line utility ICC profile printing option = Do not use -p C

Event History

Aug 9, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 10, 2021
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:08 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-37618?

CVE-2021-37618 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential risk of information disclosure.

2

How does CVE-2021-37618 affect Exiv2?

CVE-2021-37618 affects Exiv2 versions v0.27.4 and earlier, enabling an out-of-bounds read when handling crafted image metadata.

3

How do I fix CVE-2021-37618?

To fix CVE-2021-37618, you should upgrade Exiv2 to version 0.27.5 or later, where the vulnerability is resolved.

4

Which software is impacted by CVE-2021-37618?

CVE-2021-37618 impacts Exiv2 as well as Fedora versions 33 and 34, which include vulnerable versions of the Exiv2 library.

5

What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2021-37618?

The vulnerability in CVE-2021-37618 is caused by an out-of-bounds read triggered when Exiv2 prints metadata from specially crafted image files.

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