USN-3852-1: Exiv2 vulnerabilities

Published Jan 10, 2019
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Updated

It was discovered that Exiv2 incorrectly handled certain files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service. CVE-2017-9239 only affected Ubuntu 14.04 LTS and Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. (CVE-2017-11591, CVE-2017-11683, CVE-2017-14859, CVE-2017-14862, CVE-2017-14864, CVE-2017-17669, CVE-2017-9239, CVE-2018-16336, CVE-2018-1758)

Affected Software

1 affected component
exiv2

Event History

Feb 19, 2026
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·08:18 PM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·08:18 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-3852-1?

USN-3852-1 is classified as a vulnerability that could lead to denial of service.

2

How do I fix USN-3852-1?

To mitigate USN-3852-1, update the Exiv2 and libexiv2-14 packages to the latest versions provided by Ubuntu.

3

Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-3852-1?

USN-3852-1 affects Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, 16.04 LTS, and 18.04 LTS.

4

What components are impacted by USN-3852-1?

USN-3852-1 primarily affects the Exiv2 package and its associated libraries.

5

Is there a workaround for USN-3852-1 until a fix is applied?

The recommended action is to update to the patched versions, as there are no temporary workarounds for this denial of service vulnerability.

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