Advisory Published
Updated

REDHAT-BUG-1656187

First published: Tue Dec 04 2018(Updated: )

An issue was found in Exiv2 0.26 and previous versions. A heap-based buffer over-read in PngChunk::readRawProfile function in pngchunk_int.cpp may cause a denial of service via a crafted PNG file. References: <a href="https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/428">https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/428</a> <a href="https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/pull/430">https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/pull/430</a>

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
CentOS Dos2unix<0.26

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1656187?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1656187 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1656187?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-1656187, upgrade to Exiv2 version 0.26 or later.

  • What causes the vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-1656187?

    The vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-1656187 is caused by a heap-based buffer over-read in the PngChunk::readRawProfile function.

  • Which versions of Exiv2 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1656187?

    Exiv2 versions prior to 0.26 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1656187.

  • What is the potential impact of REDHAT-BUG-1656187?

    The potential impact of REDHAT-BUG-1656187 is a denial of service via crafted PNG files.

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