In Jp2Image::readMetadata() in jp2image.cpp in Exiv2 0.27.2, an input file can result in an infinite loop and hang, with high CPU consumption. Remote attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.
The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exiv2 | Exiv2 | 0.27.2 (including) | 0.27.2 (including) |