REDHAT-BUG-1660425: Low severity centos dos2unix vulnerability
There is a heap-based buffer over-read in Exiv2::Jp2Image::encodeJp2Header of jp2image.cpp in Exiv2 0.27-RC3. A crafted input will lead to a denial of service attack.
Upstream issue:
https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/590
References:
https://github.com/TeamSeri0us/pocs/tree/master/exiv2/20181206
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Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1660425?
REDHAT-BUG-1660425 has a high severity due to the potential for denial of service attacks.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1660425?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1660425, update Exiv2 to the latest version which contains the necessary patches.
What is the impact of REDHAT-BUG-1660425?
The impact of REDHAT-BUG-1660425 is a heap-based buffer over-read that could lead to application crashes.
Which software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1660425?
The software affected by REDHAT-BUG-1660425 is Exiv2 version 0.27-RC3.
Is there a known exploit for REDHAT-BUG-1660425?
Yes, there is a known exploit for REDHAT-BUG-1660425 that can trigger the denial of service condition.