CVE-2018-5805: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 15, 2018
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Updated

A boundary error within the "quicktake100loadraw()" function (internal/dcrawcommon.cpp) can be exploited to cause a stack-based buffer overflow and subsequently cause a crash.

References:

https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secuniaresearch/2018-03

Other sources

A boundary error within the "quicktake100loadraw()" function (internal/dcrawcommon.cpp) in LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.8 can be exploited to cause a stack-based buffer overflow and subsequently cause a crash.

MITRE

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/LibRaw<0.18.8
0.18.8
Libraw Libraw<0.18.8
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0

Event History

Dec 7, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-5805?

CVE-2018-5805 is a vulnerability that exists in LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.8, which allows for a stack-based buffer overflow and subsequent crash.

2

How severe is CVE-2018-5805?

CVE-2018-5805 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

3

How can CVE-2018-5805 be exploited?

CVE-2018-5805 can be exploited by causing a stack-based buffer overflow.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-5805?

LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.8 are affected by CVE-2018-5805.

5

How can I fix CVE-2018-5805?

To fix CVE-2018-5805, upgrade to LibRaw version 0.18.8 or later.

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