REDHAT-BUG-1649101: Integer Overflow

Published Nov 12, 2018
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Updated

A flaw was found in Exiv2 0.26. An infinite loop in Exiv2::PsdImage::readMetadata in psdimage.cpp in the PSD image reader. This could lead to a denial of service caused by an integer overflow via a crafted PSD image file.

References: https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/426

Upstream Patch: https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/pull/518

Affected Software

1 affected component
exiv2 exiv2

Event History

Nov 12, 2018
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:47 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1649101?

The vulnerability has the potential to cause a denial of service due to an infinite loop in the Exiv2 PSD image reader.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1649101?

To mitigate REDHAT-BUG-1649101, update Exiv2 to the latest version where the issue has been resolved.

3

What is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1649101?

The vulnerability affects Exiv2 version 0.26 specifically when processing crafted PSD image files.

4

What type of attack is associated with REDHAT-BUG-1649101?

The vulnerability is associated with denial of service attacks due to an infinite loop triggered by a specially crafted file.

5

Can I exploit REDHAT-BUG-1649101 remotely?

Yes, an attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely by sending a malicious PSD image file.

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