Vulnerability Database

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CVE-2017-17723

In Exiv2 0.26, there is a heap-based buffer over-read in the Exiv2::Image::byteSwap4 function in image.cpp. Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to disclose memory data or cause a denial of service via a crafted TIFF file.

  • Published: Feb 12, 2018
  • Updated: Nov 9, 2025
  • CVE: CVE-2017-17723
  • Severity: Medium
  • Exploit:

CVSS v2:

  • Severity: Medium
  • Score: 5.8
  • AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P

CWEs:

Software From Fixed in
exiv2 / exiv2 0.26 0.26.x