REDHAT-BUG-1566737
First published: Thu Apr 12 2018(Updated: )
A flaw was found in Exiv2 0.26, an out-of-bounds read in IptcData::printStructure in iptc.c could result in a crash or information leak, related to the "!= 0x1c" case. References: <a href="https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/263">https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/263</a> <a href="https://github.com/xiaoqx/pocs/blob/master/exiv2/readme.md">https://github.com/xiaoqx/pocs/blob/master/exiv2/readme.md</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| CentOS Dos2unix |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/263
- https://github.com/xiaoqx/pocs/blob/master/exiv2/readme.md
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1566727
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-17724
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1545237
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-9306
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-9306
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:1577
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1566737
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1566737?
REDHAT-BUG-1566737 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1566737?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1566737, update Exiv2 to the latest version that addresses the out-of-bounds read issue.
What systems are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1566737?
REDHAT-BUG-1566737 affects Exiv2 version 0.26 and possibly earlier versions.
What is the nature of the issue in REDHAT-BUG-1566737?
The issue in REDHAT-BUG-1566737 is an out-of-bounds read that could lead to a crash or an information leak.
Is there a known exploit for REDHAT-BUG-1566737?
As of now, there are no publicly available exploits specifically targeting REDHAT-BUG-1566737.
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