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CVE-2017-9239

UnknownEPSS 2.65%

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CVE-2017-9239 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in Exiv2 0.26. When the data structure of the structure ifd is incorrect, the program assigns pValue_ to 0x0, and the value of pValue() is 0x0. EPSS estimates a 2.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Exiv2 0.26. When the data structure of the structure ifd is incorrect, the program assigns pValue_ to 0x0, and the value of pValue() is 0x0. TiffImageEntry::doWriteImage will use the value of pValue() to cause a segmentation fault. To exploit this vulnerability, someone must open a crafted tiff file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.65%

83.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Exiv2Exiv20.26
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux16.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux18.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux18.10

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-9239?
An issue was discovered in Exiv2 0.26. When the data structure of the structure ifd is incorrect, the program assigns pValue_ to 0x0, and the value of pValue() is 0x0. TiffImageEntry::doWriteImage will use the value of pValue() to cause a segmentation fault. To exploit this vulnerability, someone must open a crafted tiff file.
How severe is CVE-2017-9239?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-9239 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9239?
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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Source: NVD / NIST