CVE-2015-8366

Description

Array index error in smal_decode_segment function in LibRaw before 0.17.1 allows context-dependent attackers to cause memory errors and possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors related to indexes.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.28% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory libraw.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134573/LibRaw-0.17-Overflow.html third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.libraw.org/news/libraw-0-17-1 vendor advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Nov/108 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-8366?
CVE-2015-8366 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-8366?
To fix CVE-2015-8366, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2015-8366 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2015-8366 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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