CVE-2018-5813

Description

An error within the "parse_minolta()" function (dcraw/dcraw.c) in LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.11 can be exploited to trigger an infinite loop via a specially crafted file.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.48%
Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com
Affected: n/a LibRaw
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/blob/master/Changelog.txt third party advisory
https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/83050/ third party advisory permissions required
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3838-1/ third party advisory vendor advisory
https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2018-13/ third party advisory
https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/e47384546b43d0fd536e933249047bc397a4d88b third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-5813?
CVE-2018-5813 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-5813?
To fix CVE-2018-5813, 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-2018-5813 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-5813 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-5813?
CVE-2018-5813 affects n/a LibRaw.
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