CVE-2017-18238

Name: CVE-2017-18238
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-15T19:29:00.5+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-18238 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in Exempi before 2.4.4. The TradQT_Manager::ParseCachedBoxes function in XMPFiles/source/FormatSupport/QuickTime_Support.cpp allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via crafted XMP data in a .qt file.. EPSS estimates a 1.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Exempi before 2.4.4. The TradQT_Manager::ParseCachedBoxes function in XMPFiles/source/FormatSupport/QuickTime_Support.cpp allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via crafted XMP data in a .qt file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.45%

70.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-835

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Exempi Project	Exempi	< 2.4.4
Debian	Debian Linux	7.0

References

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2048
https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=102483Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://cgit.freedesktop.org/exempi/commit/?id=886cd1d2314755adb1f4cdb99c16ff00830f0331Patch
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00013.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3668-1/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2048
https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=102483Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://cgit.freedesktop.org/exempi/commit/?id=886cd1d2314755adb1f4cdb99c16ff00830f0331Patch
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00013.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3668-1/

Timeline

Published: Mar 15, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-18238?

How severe is CVE-2017-18238?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-18238 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18238?

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Source: NVD / NIST