Exiv2 'riffvideo.cpp' Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:71912

Info

Exiv2 'riffvideo.cpp' Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 71912
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2014-9449
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jan 02 2015 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 14 2015 11:59PM
Credit: The vendor reported this issue.
Vulnerable: Gentoo Linux
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Exiv2 'riffvideo.cpp' Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Exiv2 is prone to a remote buffer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to properly bound-check user-supplied input.

An attacker can exploit this issue to cause a denial-of-service condition, denying service to legitimate users.

Exiv2 0.24 is vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

Exiv2 'riffvideo.cpp' Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

An attacker can use readily available tools to exploit this issue.

Solution / Fix

Exiv2 'riffvideo.cpp' Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

Exiv2 'riffvideo.cpp' Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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