CVE-2018-5772

Name: CVE-2018-5772
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-18T07:29:00.28+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.90%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5772 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Exiv2 0.26, there is a segmentation fault caused by uncontrolled recursion in the Exiv2::Image::printIFDStructure function in the image.cpp file. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted tif file.. EPSS estimates a 1.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Exiv2 0.26, there is a segmentation fault caused by uncontrolled recursion in the Exiv2::Image::printIFDStructure function in the image.cpp file. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted tif file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.90%

77.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-674

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Exiv2	Exiv2	0.26

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102789Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/216Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-14Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102789Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/216Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-14Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 18, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5772?

How severe is CVE-2018-5772?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5772 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5772?

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