REDHAT-BUG-1594627: Low severity centos dos2unix vulnerability
Published 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:
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/showbug.cgi?id=1566260
Affected Software
1 affected component
exiv2 exiv2<=0.26
Event History
Jun 25, 2018
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:10 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1594627?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1594627 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1594627?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1594627, update Exiv2 to a version higher than 0.26.
3
What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-1594627?
REDHAT-BUG-1594627 is a segmentation fault vulnerability found in the pngimage.cpp:tEXtToDataBuf() function.
4
Can REDHAT-BUG-1594627 be exploited remotely?
Yes, an attacker can exploit REDHAT-BUG-1594627 remotely by using a crafted file.
5
Which software versions are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1594627?
Exiv2 versions up to and including 0.26 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1594627.