REDHAT-BUG-1646555: Low severity centos dos2unix vulnerability

Published Nov 5, 2018
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Updated

A flaw was found in Exiv2 0.27-RC1. An infinite loop in the Exiv2::Image::printIFDStructure function of image.cpp. A crafted input will lead to a remote denial of service attack.

References: https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/511

Upstream Patch: https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/pull/517

Affected Software

1 affected component
exiv2 exiv2

Event History

Nov 5, 2018
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1646555?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1646555 is critical due to the potential for remote denial of service attacks.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1646555?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-1646555, you should upgrade Exiv2 to a version that has addressed this vulnerability.

3

What causes the issue in REDHAT-BUG-1646555?

The issue in REDHAT-BUG-1646555 is caused by an infinite loop in the Exiv2::Image::printIFDStructure function.

4

Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1646555?

Users of Exiv2 0.27-RC1 and earlier versions are affected by the vulnerability described in REDHAT-BUG-1646555.

5

What are the potential impacts of REDHAT-BUG-1646555?

The potential impacts of REDHAT-BUG-1646555 include service interruption and resource exhaustion due to the denial of service condition.

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