CVE-2017-11118
CVE-2017-11118 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openexif Project Openexif with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-835.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 7.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-835
- Affected product: Openexif Project Openexif
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The ExifImageFile::readImage function in ExifImageFileRead.cpp in OpenExif 2.1.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a crafted jpg file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-11118?
- The ExifImageFile::readImage function in ExifImageFileRead.cpp in OpenExif 2.1.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a crafted jpg file.
- How severe is CVE-2017-11118?
- CVE-2017-11118 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-11118 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-11118?
- CVE-2017-11118 affects Openexif Project Openexif. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-11118?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-11118 published?
- CVE-2017-11118 was published on 2017-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:openexif_project:openexif:2.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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