Advisory Published
Updated

REDHAT-BUG-1594627

First published: Mon Jun 25 2018(Updated: )

Exiv2 through version 0.26 is vulnerable to a segmentation fault in the pngimage.cpp:tEXtToDataBuf() function. An attacker could exploit this to cause a denial of service or via crafted file. Product Bug: <a class="bz_bug_link bz_status_CLOSED bz_closed bz_public " title="CLOSED ERRATA - There is a Segmentation fault in the software exiv2 when the function Exiv2::tEXtToDataBuf() is finished" href="show_bug.cgi?id=1566260">https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1566260</a>

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
CentOS Dos2unix<=0.26

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1594627?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1594627 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1594627?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-1594627, update Exiv2 to a version higher than 0.26.

  • What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-1594627?

    REDHAT-BUG-1594627 is a segmentation fault vulnerability found in the pngimage.cpp:tEXtToDataBuf() function.

  • Can REDHAT-BUG-1594627 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, an attacker can exploit REDHAT-BUG-1594627 remotely by using a crafted file.

  • Which software versions are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1594627?

    Exiv2 versions up to and including 0.26 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1594627.

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