CVE-2017-14863 describes a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in Exiv2 version 0.26, specifically within the Exiv2::Image::printIFDStructure function. This flaw can be triggered by a specially crafted image file, leading to a segmentation fault and application crash, resulting in a denial of service. With a CVSS score of 5.5 (Medium), it requires local access and user interaction (e.g., opening a malicious file) for exploitation, but does not impact confidentiality or integrity. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.26CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:exiv2:exiv2:0.26:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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