CWE
369 704
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-5804: Divide by Zero

First published: Fri Dec 07 2018(Updated: )

A type confusion error within the "identify()" function (internal/dcraw_common.cpp) in LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.8 can be exploited to trigger a division by zero.

Credit: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Libraw Libraw<0.18.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2018-5804?

    CVE-2018-5804 is a vulnerability in LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.8 that allows an attacker to trigger a division by zero by exploiting a type confusion error in the "identify()" function.

  • How severe is CVE-2018-5804?

    CVE-2018-5804 has a severity score of 6.5 (medium).

  • How can I exploit CVE-2018-5804?

    To exploit CVE-2018-5804, an attacker needs to trigger a division by zero by exploiting the type confusion error in the "identify()" function of LibRaw.

  • What is the affected software?

    The affected software is LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.8.

  • How can I fix CVE-2018-5804?

    To fix CVE-2018-5804, update LibRaw to version 0.18.8 or later.

  • What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2018-5804?

    The CWE ID for CVE-2018-5804 is CWE-369 and CWE-704.

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