# CVE-2018-16554: jhead: The ProcessGpsInfo function of the gpsinfo.c file of jhead 3.00 may allow a remote attacker to cause a denial-of-serv...

CVE-2018-16554 is fixed in jhead on 1 platform by jhead 1:3.00-8~build0.18.04.1 (version 1:3.00-8~build0.18.04.1), released September 16, 2018. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-16554
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Low)
- EPSS: 0.0177
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Sep 15, 2018

## Description

The ProcessGpsInfo function of the gpsinfo.c file of jhead 3.00 may allow a remote attacker to cause a denial-of-service attack or unspecified other impact via a malicious JPEG file, because of inconsistency between float and double in a sprintf format string during TAG_GPS_ALT handling.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | jhead Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1:3.00-8~build0.18.04.1 | [jhead 1:3.00-8~build0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-jhead-1-3.00-8-build0.18.04.1.md) | Sep 16, 2018 |

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