CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-11116

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The ExifImageFile::readDQT function in OpenExif 2.1.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted jpg file, leading to heap-based buffer over-read and application crash.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to remotely crash the application, potentially leading to service availability interruptions.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update OpenExif to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor logs for potential attack attempts.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The ExifImageFile::readDQT function in ExifImageFileRead.cpp in OpenExif 2.1.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted jpg file.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS