REDHAT-BUG-1632490: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Sep 24, 2018
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An issue was discovered in Exiv2 v0.26. The function Exiv2::DataValue::copy in value.cpp has a NULL pointer dereference.
References: https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/457
Affected Software
1 affected component
exiv2 exiv2
Event History
Sep 24, 2018
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:33 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1632490?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1632490 is categorized as high due to the potential for NULL pointer dereference in Exiv2.
2
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1632490?
To address REDHAT-BUG-1632490, you should upgrade to the latest version of Exiv2 that includes the patch.
3
Which versions of Exiv2 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1632490?
Exiv2 version 0.26 is known to be affected by the vulnerability identified in REDHAT-BUG-1632490.
4
Is REDHAT-BUG-1632490 a critical vulnerability?
Yes, REDHAT-BUG-1632490 is considered critical due to the implications of an application crash or exploitation.
5
Who is responsible for addressing REDHAT-BUG-1632490?
The maintainers of the Exiv2 project are responsible for addressing the issues related to REDHAT-BUG-1632490.