CVE-2018-5807: High severity Libraw Libraw vulnerability
An error within the "samsungloadraw()" function (internal/dcrawcommon.cpp) in LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.9 can be exploited to cause an out-of-bounds read memory access and subsequently cause a crash.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-5807?
CVE-2018-5807 is a vulnerability in the LibRaw library that can be exploited to cause a crash by triggering an out-of-bounds read memory access.
How does CVE-2018-5807 affect LibRaw?
CVE-2018-5807 affects LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.9.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-5807?
CVE-2018-5807 has a severity score of 8.8, which is considered high.
Which software packages are affected by CVE-2018-5807?
LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.9 are affected, specifically the debian/libraw package versions 0.19.2-2, 0.19.2-2+deb10u4, 0.20.2-1+deb11u1, 0.20.2-2.1, and 0.21.1-7, as well as the ubuntu/libraw package versions 0.18.8-1ubuntu0.2, 0.15.4-1ubuntu0.3, and 0.17.1-1ubuntu0.4.
How can I fix CVE-2018-5807?
To fix CVE-2018-5807, you should update to LibRaw version 0.18.9 or later.