CVE-2018-9303

Name: CVE-2018-9303
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-04T21:29:00.417+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-9303 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Exiv2 0.26, an assertion failure in BigTiffImage::readData in bigtiffimage.cpp results in an abort.. EPSS estimates a 1.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Exiv2 0.26, an assertion failure in BigTiffImage::readData in bigtiffimage.cpp results in an abort.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.42%

69.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-617

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Exiv2	Exiv2	< 0.26

References

https://github.com/xiaoqx/pocs/blob/master/exiv2/readme.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-14Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/xiaoqx/pocs/blob/master/exiv2/readme.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-14Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 4, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-9303?

In Exiv2 0.26, an assertion failure in BigTiffImage::readData in bigtiffimage.cpp results in an abort.

How severe is CVE-2018-9303?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-9303 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9303?

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