CVE-2019-17402 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2019-17402, a vulnerability in Exiv2 0.27.2 that can lead to crashes due to improper validation. Find out how to mitigate and prevent this vulnerability.
CVE-2019-17402 is a vulnerability in Exiv2 0.27.2 that can lead to a crash due to the absence of validation of the relationship between total size, offset, and size. This vulnerability can be exploited by attackers.
Understanding CVE-2019-17402
Exiv2 0.27.2 vulnerability that can result in a crash due to improper validation.
What is CVE-2019-17402?
The vulnerability in Exiv2 0.27.2 can cause a crash in Exiv2::getULong when called from Exiv2::Internal::CiffDirectory::readDirectory in crwimage_int.cpp.
The Impact of CVE-2019-17402
The vulnerability makes Exiv2 0.27.2 susceptible to exploitation by attackers, potentially leading to system crashes.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-17402
Details of the vulnerability in Exiv2 0.27.2.
Vulnerability Description
The absence of validation of the relationship between total size, offset, and size in Exiv2 0.27.2 can lead to a crash in Exiv2::getULong.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Vendor: n/a
- Product: n/a
- Versions: All versions are affected.
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to cause a crash in Exiv2::getULong.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2019-17402 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply patches provided by the vendor.
- Monitor vendor advisories for updates.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update software to the latest versions.
- Implement secure coding practices.
- Conduct regular security assessments.
Patching and Updates
- Apply the security update provided by Exiv2 to address the vulnerability.