7.1
CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-19566

First published: Mon Nov 26 2018(Updated: )

A heap buffer over-read in parse_tiff_ifd 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Dcraw Project Dcraw<=9.28

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2018-19566?

    CVE-2018-19566 is a vulnerability in dcraw version 9.28 that allows attackers to crash an application or leak private information by supplying malicious files.

  • How severe is CVE-2018-19566?

    CVE-2018-19566 has a severity rating of 7.1, which is considered high.

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-19566?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-19566 by supplying malicious files to an application that uses dcraw version 9.28, causing it to crash or leaking private information.

  • Is there a fix for CVE-2018-19566?

    Yes, upgrading to a version of dcraw beyond 9.28 will fix CVE-2018-19566.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-19566?

    You can find more information about CVE-2018-19566 at the following references: [1] [2]

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