CVE-2018-5772 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Exiv2 0.26 has a vulnerability in the image.cpp file that allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service through uncontrolled recursion.

Understanding CVE-2018-5772

A flaw in Exiv2 0.26 leads to a segmentation fault due to uncontrolled recursion in the Exiv2::Image::printIFDStructure function.

What is CVE-2018-5772?

The vulnerability in Exiv2 0.26 allows remote attackers to exploit uncontrolled recursion, causing a denial of service by using a crafted tif file.

The Impact of CVE-2018-5772

Remote attackers can exploit the vulnerability to trigger a denial of service attack.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-5772

Exiv2 0.26 vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw in the image.cpp file of Exiv2 0.26 allows uncontrolled recursion in the Exiv2::Image::printIFDStructure function, resulting in a segmentation fault.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Exiv2 0.26
Vendor: Exiv2
Version: All versions

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by using a crafted tif file to trigger uncontrolled recursion and cause a denial of service.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-5772.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor patches or updates to mitigate the vulnerability.
Avoid opening untrusted tif files.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and security patches.
Implement network security measures to prevent remote attacks.

Patching and Updates

Check for and apply patches provided by Exiv2 to address the vulnerability.