CVE-2018-8976
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 2.11%
Last modified
CVE-2018-8976 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Exiv2 0.26, jpgimage.cpp allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (image.cpp Exiv2::Internal::stringFormat out-of-bounds read) via a crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 2.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Exiv2 0.26, jpgimage.cpp allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (image.cpp Exiv2::Internal::stringFormat out-of-bounds read) via a crafted file.
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 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| 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/246Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/01/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-14Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2101Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/246Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/01/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-14Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-8976?
In Exiv2 0.26, jpgimage.cpp allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (image.cpp Exiv2::Internal::stringFormat out-of-bounds read) via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2018-8976?
CVE-2018-8976 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8976?
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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