REDHAT-BUG-1579481: Low severity centos dos2unix vulnerability
Published May 17, 2018
·Updated
An issue was discovered in Exiv2 0.26. The readMetadata function in jp2image.cpp allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (SIGABRT) by triggering an incorrect Safe::add call.
References: https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/303
Affected Software
1 affected component
exiv2 exiv2
Event History
May 17, 2018
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:26 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1579481?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1579481 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How does REDHAT-BUG-1579481 affect Exiv2?
REDHAT-BUG-1579481 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service in Exiv2 by triggering an incorrect Safe::add call.
3
How can I mitigate the risks associated with REDHAT-BUG-1579481?
To mitigate the risks of REDHAT-BUG-1579481, it is recommended to update Exiv2 to the latest version where the vulnerability is fixed.
4
Is there a known exploit for REDHAT-BUG-1579481?
As of now, there is no publicly disclosed exploit specifically targeting REDHAT-BUG-1579481.
5
What versions of Exiv2 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1579481?
REDHAT-BUG-1579481 affects Exiv2 version 0.26.