CVE-2018-5809

Description

An error within the "LibRaw::parse_exif()" function (internal/dcraw_common.cpp) in LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.9 can be exploited to cause a stack-based buffer overflow and subsequently execute arbitrary code.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.21% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory flexerasoftware.com Third-Party Advisory flexerasoftware.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/advisories/81800/ third party advisory
https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/fd6330292501983ac75fe4162275794b18445bd9 patch
https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2018-9/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-5809?
CVE-2018-5809 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-5809?
To fix CVE-2018-5809, 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-2018-5809 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-5809 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-5809?
CVE-2018-5809 affects n/a LibRaw.
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