CVE-2017-14931: ExifImageFile::readDQT in ExifImageFileRead.cpp in OpenExif 2.1.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-14931 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting openexif. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

ExifImageFile::readDQT in ExifImageFileRead.cpp in OpenExif 2.1.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted JPEG file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 40%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-125
Published	2017-09-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: openexif project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-09-30 01:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openexif project openexif DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.1.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.1.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy openexif || rpm -q openexif || openexif --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison openexif sudo apt install openexif=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1.4> sudo apt-mark hold openexif

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list openexif sudo dnf downgrade openexif-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1.4> sudo dnf versionlock add openexif

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-14931?

openexif: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-14931 being exploited?

CVE-2017-14931 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-14931 affect?

CVE-2017-14931 affects openexif. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). ExifImageFile::readDQT in ExifImageFileRead.cpp in OpenExif 2.1.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted JPEG file.

How urgent is CVE-2017-14931?

Priority 34/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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