CVE-2018-5801: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Thu Mar 08 2018(Updated: )
An error within the "LibRaw::unpack()" function (src/libraw_cxx.cpp) can be exploited to trigger a NULL pointer dereference. 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
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3065
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/blob/master/Changelog.txt
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/0df5490b985c419de008d32168650bff17128914
- 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-2018-5801
- 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=1557159
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1557160
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1557157
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1557163
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1557161
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1557162
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1553334
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/8682ad204392b914ab1cc6ebcca9c27c19c1a4b4
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-5801
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-5801
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-5801
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-5801
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-5801?
CVE-2018-5801 is a vulnerability in the LibRaw library that allows an attacker to trigger a NULL pointer dereference.
How severe is CVE-2018-5801?
CVE-2018-5801 has a severity rating of 6.5, which is considered medium.
Which versions of LibRaw are affected by CVE-2018-5801?
Versions of LibRaw prior to 0.18.7 are affected by CVE-2018-5801.
How can I fix CVE-2018-5801?
To fix CVE-2018-5801, update LibRaw to version 0.18.7 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-5801?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-5801 at the following references: [link1](https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3065), [link2](https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/blob/master/Changelog.txt), [link3](https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/0df5490b985c419de008d32168650bff17128914).
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