CVE-2018-5800: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Mar 08 2018(Updated: )
An off-by-one error within the "LibRaw::kodak_ycbcr_load_raw()" function (internal/dcraw_common.cpp) can be exploited to cause a heap-based buffer overflow and subsequently cause a crash. External References: <a href="https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/146172/secunia-libraw.txt">https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/146172/secunia-libraw.txt</a> Upstream Patch: <a href="https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/8682ad204392b91">https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/8682ad204392b91</a>
Credit: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/LibRaw | <0.18.7 | 0.18.7 |
| debian/libraw | 0.20.2-1+deb11u1 0.20.2-2.1 0.21.2-2.1 | |
| LibRaw | <0.18.7 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux desktop | =7.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux server | =7.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux workstation | =7.0 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =17.10 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104663
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3065
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/blob/master/Changelog.txt
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/8682ad204392b914ab1cc6ebcca9c27c19c1a4b4
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00036.html
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/79000/
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2018-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3615-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-5800
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/146172/secunia-libraw.txt
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/8682ad204392b91
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1826579
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1826574
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1826576
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1826577
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1826575
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1826578
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1553332
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-5800
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-5800
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-5800
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-5800
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-5800?
CVE-2018-5800 refers to an off-by-one error within the LibRaw::kodak_ycbcr_load_raw() function, which can lead to a heap-based buffer overflow and crash.
How severe is CVE-2018-5800?
CVE-2018-5800 has a severity rating of 6.5 out of 10.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-5800?
LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.7 are affected by CVE-2018-5800.
How can I fix CVE-2018-5800?
To fix CVE-2018-5800, update to LibRaw version 0.18.7 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-5800?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-5800 at the following references: [1](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104663), [2](https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3065), [3](https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/blob/master/Changelog.txt)
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