CVE-2018-5801

Description

An error within the "LibRaw::unpack()" function (src/libraw_cxx.cpp) in LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.7 can be exploited to trigger a NULL pointer dereference.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.36% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com
Affected: n/a LibRaw
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/blob/master/Changelog.txt release notes
https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2018-1/ third party advisory
https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/79000/ third party advisory
https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/0df5490b985c419de008d32168650bff17128914 patch
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3065 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3615-1/ third party advisory vendor advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00036.html third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-5801?
CVE-2018-5801 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-5801?
To fix CVE-2018-5801, 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-2018-5801 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-5801 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-5801?
CVE-2018-5801 affects n/a LibRaw.
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