CVE-2018-19565: High severity Dcraw Project Dcraw vulnerability
A buffer over-read in cropmaskedpixels in dcraw through 9.28 could be used by attackers able to supply malicious files to crash an application that bundles the dcraw code or leak private information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-19565?
CVE-2018-19565 is a vulnerability that allows attackers to crash an application or leak private information by exploiting a buffer over-read in the dcraw code.
How does CVE-2018-19565 affect the Dcraw software?
CVE-2018-19565 affects the Dcraw software version 9.28 and prior, allowing attackers to exploit a buffer over-read vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-19565?
CVE-2018-19565 has a severity rating of 7.1 (high).
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-19565?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-19565 by supplying malicious files to an application that uses the vulnerable dcraw code, causing it to crash or leak private information.
Is there a fix for CVE-2018-19565?
At the moment, there is no fix available for CVE-2018-19565. It is recommended to update to a newer version of the Dcraw software once a fix is released.