CVE-2018-19566: High severity dcraw vulnerability
A heap buffer over-read in parsetiffifd 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-2018-19566?
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]