CVE-2018-9145

Name: CVE-2018-9145
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-30T08:29:00.963+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.89%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-9145 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the DataBuf class in include/exiv2/types.hpp in Exiv2 0.26, an issue exists in the constructor with an initial buffer size. A large size value may lead to a SIGABRT during an attempt at memory allocation. EPSS estimates a 1.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the DataBuf class in include/exiv2/types.hpp in Exiv2 0.26, an issue exists in the constructor with an initial buffer size. A large size value may lead to a SIGABRT during an attempt at memory allocation. NOTE: some third parties have been unable to reproduce the SIGABRT when using the 4-DataBuf-abort-1 PoC file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.89%

76.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Exiv2	Exiv2	0.26

References

https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1087879Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1564281Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/xiaoqx/pocs/tree/master/exiv2Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-14Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1087879Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1564281Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/xiaoqx/pocs/tree/master/exiv2Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-14Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 30, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-9145?

How severe is CVE-2018-9145?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-9145 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9145?

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