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CVE-2017-17724

UnknownEPSS 2.17%

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CVE-2017-17724 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Exiv2 0.26, there is a heap-based buffer over-read in the Exiv2::IptcData::printStructure function in iptc.cpp, related to the "!= 0x1c" case. Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted TIFF file.. EPSS estimates a 2.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Exiv2 0.26, there is a heap-based buffer over-read in the Exiv2::IptcData::printStructure function in iptc.cpp, related to the "!= 0x1c" case. Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted TIFF file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.17%

80.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Exiv2Exiv20.26

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-17724?
In Exiv2 0.26, there is a heap-based buffer over-read in the Exiv2::IptcData::printStructure function in iptc.cpp, related to the "!= 0x1c" case. Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted TIFF file.
How severe is CVE-2017-17724?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-17724 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17724?
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Source: NVD / NIST