CVE-2018-5810: Buffer Overflow
Published Dec 7, 2018
·Updated
An error within the "rolleiloadraw()" function (internal/dcrawcommon.cpp) in LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.9 can be exploited to cause a heap-based buffer overflow and subsequently cause a crash.
Affected Software
5 affected componentsFixes available
Libraw Libraw<0.18.9
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
debian/libraw
0.20.2-1+deb11u10.20.2-1+deb11u20.20.2-2.1+deb12u10.21.4-20.21.5b-1
Remediation
Event History
Dec 7, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:08 PM
Description
Feb 21, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·08:26 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·08:26 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2018-5810?
CVE-2018-5810 is a vulnerability in the LibRaw library that can be exploited to cause a heap-based buffer overflow and subsequently cause a crash.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2018-5810?
CVE-2018-5810 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
3
How can CVE-2018-5810 be exploited?
CVE-2018-5810 can be exploited by triggering a heap-based buffer overflow through the "rollei_load_raw()" function in LibRaw.
4
Which versions of LibRaw are affected by CVE-2018-5810?
Versions of LibRaw prior to 0.18.9 are affected by CVE-2018-5810.
5
How can I fix CVE-2018-5810?
To fix CVE-2018-5810, upgrade to LibRaw version 0.18.9 or later.