CVE-2018-5811
First published: Fri Dec 07 2018(Updated: )
An error within the "nikon_coolscan_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
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/libraw | 0.20.2-1+deb11u1 0.20.2-2.1 0.21.2-2.1 | |
| LibRaw | <0.18.9 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 |
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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-2018-5811
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-5811
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-5811
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-5811
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-5811
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2018-5811.
What is the description of this vulnerability?
The vulnerability is caused by an error in the "nikon_coolscan_load_raw()" function in LibRaw, allowing for an out-of-bounds read memory access and subsequent crash.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-5811?
CVE-2018-5811 has a severity level of 6.5 (medium).
Which software versions are affected by this vulnerability?
LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.9 are affected.
How can I fix this vulnerability in LibRaw?
To fix this vulnerability, update LibRaw to version 0.18.9 or later.
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