CVE-2017-16909: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Dec 07 2018(Updated: )
An error related to the "LibRaw::panasonic_load_raw()" function (dcraw_common.cpp) in LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.6 can be exploited to cause a heap-based buffer overflow and subsequently cause a crash via a specially crafted TIFF image.
Credit: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Libraw Libraw | <0.18.6 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =17.10 | |
| debian/libraw | 0.20.2-1+deb11u1 0.20.2-2.1 0.21.2-2.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/blob/master/Changelog.txt
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/f1394822a0152ceed77815eafa5cac4e8baab10a
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/76000/
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2017-19/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3615-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-16909
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2017-19
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-16909
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-16909
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-16909
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-16909
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2017-16909.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-16909?
CVE-2017-16909 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
Which versions of LibRaw are affected by CVE-2017-16909?
LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.6 are affected by CVE-2017-16909.
How can CVE-2017-16909 be exploited?
CVE-2017-16909 can be exploited by using a specially crafted TIFF image to cause a heap-based buffer overflow and subsequently crash the application.
Are there any remediation steps available for CVE-2017-16909?
Yes, updating to LibRaw version 0.18.6 or later can remediate the vulnerability.
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