CVE-2018-5807
First published: Thu Aug 02 2018(Updated: )
An error within the "samsung_load_raw()" function (internal/dcraw_common.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.
Credit: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Libraw Libraw | <0.18.9 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 | |
| ubuntu/libraw | <0.18.8-1ubuntu0.2 | 0.18.8-1ubuntu0.2 |
| ubuntu/libraw | <0.15.4-1ubuntu0.3 | 0.15.4-1ubuntu0.3 |
| ubuntu/libraw | <0.17.1-1ubuntu0.4 | 0.17.1-1ubuntu0.4 |
| debian/libraw | 0.19.2-2 0.19.2-2+deb10u4 0.20.2-1+deb11u1 0.20.2-2.1 0.21.2-2 0.21.2-2.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/blob/master/Changelog.txt
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/fd6330292501983ac75fe4162275794b18445bd9
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/81800/
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2018-10/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3838-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-5807
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-5807
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3838-1
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2018-5807
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-5807
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-5807
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.
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