CVE-2017-17669
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.60%
Last modified
CVE-2017-17669 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. There is a heap-based buffer over-read in the Exiv2::Internal::PngChunk::keyTXTChunk function of pngchunk_int.cpp in Exiv2 0.26. A crafted PNG file will lead to a remote denial of service attack.. EPSS estimates a 1.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
There is a heap-based buffer over-read in the Exiv2::Internal::PngChunk::keyTXTChunk function of pngchunk_int.cpp in Exiv2 0.26. A crafted PNG file will lead to a remote denial of service attack.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/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
- https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/187Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/01/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3852-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/187Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/01/msg00004.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-2017-17669?
There is a heap-based buffer over-read in the Exiv2::Internal::PngChunk::keyTXTChunk function of pngchunk_int.cpp in Exiv2 0.26. A crafted PNG file will lead to a remote denial of service attack.
How severe is CVE-2017-17669?
CVE-2017-17669 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17669?
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.
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