CVE-2024-25112: Denial of service due to unbounded recursion in QuickTimeVideo::multipleEntriesDecoder in Exiv2
First published: Mon Feb 12 2024(Updated: )
### Impact A denial-of-service was found in Exiv2 version v0.28.1: an unbounded recursion can cause Exiv2 to crash by exhausting the stack. The vulnerable function, `QuickTimeVideo::multipleEntriesDecoder`, was new in v0.28.0 (see https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/pull/2337), so Exiv2 versions before v0.28 are _not_ affected. Exiv2 is a command-line utility and C++ library for reading, writing, deleting, and modifying the metadata of image files. The denial-of-service is triggered when Exiv2 is used to read the metadata of a crafted video file. ### Patches The bug is fixed in version v0.28.2. ### For more information Please see our [security policy](https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/security/policy) for information about Exiv2 security. ### Credit This bug was found by [OSS-Fuzz](https://github.com/google/oss-fuzz).
Credit: security-advisories@github.com security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/exiv2 | >=0.16.0<0.16.1 | 0.16.1 |
| CentOS Dos2unix | =0.28.0 | |
| CentOS Dos2unix | =0.28.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/security/advisories/GHSA-crmj-qh74-2r36
- https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/pull/2337
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-25112
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/exiv2/PYSEC-2024-107.yaml
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-crmj-qh74-2r36 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-25112?
CVE-2024-25112 has a severity level categorized as high due to the potential for denial-of-service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-25112?
To fix CVE-2024-25112, upgrade Exiv2 to version 0.28.2 or later.
Which versions of Exiv2 are affected by CVE-2024-25112?
CVE-2024-25112 affects Exiv2 versions 0.28.0 and 0.28.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-25112?
CVE-2024-25112 is a denial-of-service vulnerability caused by unbounded recursion.
What is the main function involved in CVE-2024-25112?
The main function involved in CVE-2024-25112 is QuickTimeVideo::multipleEntriesDecoder.
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