CVE-2018-4868

low-risk
Published 2018-01-03

The Exiv2::Jp2Image::readMetadata function in jp2image.cpp in Exiv2 0.26 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (excessive memory allocation) via a crafted file.

Do I need to act?

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0.38% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
5
CVSS 5.5/10 Medium
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Affected Vendors

Exiv2

References (4)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102477
Exploit https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/202
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102477
Exploit https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/202
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/ 100
low-risk
Severity 18/34 · Moderate
Exploitability 1/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal