CVE-2018-5806: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Fri Jun 15 2018(Updated: )
An error within the "leaf_hdr_load_raw()" function (internal/dcraw_common.cpp) in LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.8 can be exploited to trigger a NULL pointer dereference.
Credit: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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/9f26ce37f5be86ea11bfc6831366558650b1f6ff
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/81000/
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2018-3/
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2018-03
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1591900
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1591899
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1591901
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1591903
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1591902
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1591898
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1591897
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CVE ID of this vulnerability?
CVE-2018-5806
What is the severity level of CVE-2018-5806?
The severity level of CVE-2018-5806 is medium.
How can CVE-2018-5806 be exploited?
CVE-2018-5806 can be exploited by triggering a NULL pointer dereference.
What software versions of LibRaw are affected by CVE-2018-5806?
LibRaw versions up to 0.18.8 are affected by CVE-2018-5806.
How can I fix CVE-2018-5806?
To fix CVE-2018-5806, update to version 0.18.8 of LibRaw.
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