CVE-2017-17724

exiv2: heap-buffer-overflow in Exiv2::IptcData::printStructure in src/iptc.cpp

Published Feb 12, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 6.5 Medium EPSS 2.1% KEV · Not listed
Description
In Exiv2 0.26, there is a heap-based buffer over-read in the Exiv2::IptcData::printStructure function in iptc.cpp, related to the "!= 0x1c" case. Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted TIFF file.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2018-0048 In Exiv2 0.26, there is a heap-based buffer over-read in the Exiv2::IptcData::printStructure function in iptc.cpp, related to the \"!= 0x1c\" case. Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted TIFF file.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 8:59 PM
Reserved
Dec 17, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 12, 2018, 10:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:11 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Dec 10, 2017, 12:00 AM