CVE-2018-17581
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 2.35%
Last modified
CVE-2018-17581 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. CiffDirectory::readDirectory() at crwimage_int.cpp in Exiv2 0.26 has excessive stack consumption due to a recursive function, leading to Denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 2.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
CiffDirectory::readDirectory() at crwimage_int.cpp in Exiv2 0.26 has excessive stack consumption due to a recursive function, leading to Denial of service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/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 |
| Exiv2 | Exiv2 | 0.27 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.10 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2101Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/460Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/SegfaultMasters/covering360/blob/master/Exiv2Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/02/msg00038.htmlMailing List, 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://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2101Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/460Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/SegfaultMasters/covering360/blob/master/Exiv2Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/02/msg00038.htmlMailing List, 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
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-17581?
CiffDirectory::readDirectory() at crwimage_int.cpp in Exiv2 0.26 has excessive stack consumption due to a recursive function, leading to Denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2018-17581?
CVE-2018-17581 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17581?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2018-17581?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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