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6.5

Exiv2 may crash when processing malicious image

CVE-2017-11339 · published 9 years ago
Summary

The Exiv2 image handling library can be forced to stop working if it receives a specially crafted image file. This can cause a denial of service, meaning the application using Exiv2 may become unresponsive. Update to the latest version of Exiv2 or apply the vendor's patch to prevent this issue.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
exiv2 exiv2 0.26
cpe:2.3:a:exiv2:exiv2:0.26:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
There is a heap-based buffer overflow in the Image::printIFDStructure function of image.cpp in Exiv2 0.26. A Crafted input will lead to a remote denial of service attack.
There is a heap-based buffer overflow in the Image::printIFDStructure function of image.cpp in Exiv2 0.26. A Crafted input will lead to a remote denial of service attack.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.5 Medium
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published17 Jul 2017
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-11339 · NVD
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