CVE-2018-5806

Description

An error within the "leaf_hdr_load_raw()" function (internal/dcraw_common.cpp) in LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.8 can be exploited to trigger a NULL pointer dereference.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.54%
Vendor Advisory redhat.com
Affected: n/a LibRaw
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/81000/ third party advisory
https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/blob/master/Changelog.txt release notes
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3065 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/9f26ce37f5be86ea11bfc6831366558650b1f6ff patch
https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2018-3/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-5806?
CVE-2018-5806 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-5806?
To fix CVE-2018-5806, 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-2018-5806 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-5806 is being actively exploited. 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-2018-5806?
CVE-2018-5806 affects n/a LibRaw.
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