Out-of-bounds read in Exiv2::Jp2Image::encodeJp2Header

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exiv2: Infinite loop in Exiv2::Jp2Image::encodeJp2Header resulting in a denial of service

There is an infinite loop in Exiv2::Jp2Image::encodeJp2Header of jp2image.cpp in Exiv2 0.27-RC3. A crafted input will lead to a remote denial of service attack...

PT-2018-15257 · Exiv2 +5 · Exiv2 +5

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Exiv2 version 0.27-RC3 Description: A heap-based buffer over-read issue exists in the encodeJp2Header function of jp2image.cpp. This can be triggered by a crafted input, potentially leading to a remote denial of service attack. Recommendation...