CVE-2018-20099

UnknownEPSS 2.29%

Last modified

CVE-2018-20099 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. There is an infinite loop in Exiv2::Jp2Image::encodeJp2Header of jp2image.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 an infinite loop in Exiv2::Jp2Image::encodeJp2Header of jp2image.cpp in Exiv2 0.27-RC3. A crafted input will lead to a remote denial of service attack.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.29%

81.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
Exiv2Exiv20.27Rc3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-20099?
There is an infinite loop in Exiv2::Jp2Image::encodeJp2Header of jp2image.cpp in Exiv2 0.27-RC3. A crafted input will lead to a remote denial of service attack.
How severe is CVE-2018-20099?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-20099 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20099?
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