CVE-2018-20097
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 2.29%
Last modified
CVE-2018-20097 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. There is a SEGV in Exiv2::Internal::TiffParserWorker::findPrimaryGroups of tiffimage_int.cpp in Exiv2 0.27-RC3. A crafted input will lead to a remote denial of service attack.. EPSS estimates a 2.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
There is a SEGV in Exiv2::Internal::TiffParserWorker::findPrimaryGroups of tiffimage_int.cpp in Exiv2 0.27-RC3. A crafted input will lead to a remote denial of service attack.
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 | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exiv2 | Exiv2 | 0.27 | Rc3 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 | — |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 | — |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 30 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Dekstop | 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/590Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/TeamSeri0us/pocs/tree/master/exiv2/20181206Exploit, 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://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2101Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/590Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/TeamSeri0us/pocs/tree/master/exiv2/20181206Exploit, 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
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-20097?
There is a SEGV in Exiv2::Internal::TiffParserWorker::findPrimaryGroups of tiffimage_int.cpp in Exiv2 0.27-RC3. A crafted input will lead to a remote denial of service attack.
How severe is CVE-2018-20097?
CVE-2018-20097 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20097?
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-2018-20097?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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