CVE-2017-11683
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 2.66%
Last modified
CVE-2017-11683 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. There is a reachable assertion in the Internal::TiffReader::visitDirectory function in tiffvisitor.cpp of Exiv2 0.26 that will lead to a remote denial of service attack via crafted input.. EPSS estimates a 2.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
There is a reachable assertion in the Internal::TiffReader::visitDirectory function in tiffvisitor.cpp of Exiv2 0.26 that will lead to a remote denial of service attack via crafted input.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Exiv2 | Exiv2 | 0.26 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.10 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100030Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1475124Issue Tracking
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00013.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3852-1/Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100030Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1475124Issue Tracking
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00013.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3852-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-11683?
There is a reachable assertion in the Internal::TiffReader::visitDirectory function in tiffvisitor.cpp of Exiv2 0.26 that will lead to a remote denial of service attack via crafted input.
How severe is CVE-2017-11683?
CVE-2017-11683 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11683?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2017-11683?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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