8.8
CWE
125
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2018-5802

First published: Thu Mar 08 2018(Updated: )

An error within the "kodak_radc_load_raw()" function (internal/dcraw_common.cpp) related to the "buf" variable can be exploited to cause an out-of-bounds read memory access 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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2018-5802?

    CVE-2018-5802 is a vulnerability in LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.7 that can be exploited to cause an out-of-bounds read memory access and subsequently cause a crash.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-5802?

    The severity of CVE-2018-5802 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-5802?

    LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.7 are affected by CVE-2018-5802.

  • How can CVE-2018-5802 be fixed?

    To fix CVE-2018-5802, update to LibRaw version 0.18.7 or higher.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-5802?

    You can find more information about CVE-2018-5802 on the Red Hat Errata page and the LibRaw GitHub repository.

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