CVE-2018-10958
UnknownEPSS 2.52%
Last modified
CVE-2018-10958 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In types.cpp in Exiv2 0.26, a large size value may lead to a SIGABRT during an attempt at memory allocation for an Exiv2::Internal::PngChunk::zlibUncompress call.. EPSS estimates a 2.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In types.cpp in Exiv2 0.26, a large size value may lead to a SIGABRT during an attempt at memory allocation for an Exiv2::Internal::PngChunk::zlibUncompress call.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Exiv2 | Exiv2 | 0.26 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 17.10 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
References
- https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/302Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/06/msg00010.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/10/msg00012.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-14Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3700-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4238Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/302Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/06/msg00010.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/10/msg00012.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-14Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3700-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4238Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-10958?
In types.cpp in Exiv2 0.26, a large size value may lead to a SIGABRT during an attempt at memory allocation for an Exiv2::Internal::PngChunk::zlibUncompress call.
How severe is CVE-2018-10958?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-10958 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10958?
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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