CVE-2018-5812: Null Pointer Dereference
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 trigger a NULL pointer dereference.
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 | |
| debian/libraw | 0.20.2-1+deb11u1 0.20.2-2.1 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-2018-5812
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-5812
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-5812
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-5812
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-5812
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-5812?
CVE-2018-5812 is a vulnerability in the LibRaw library, specifically in the "nikon_coolscan_load_raw()" function, that can be exploited to trigger a NULL pointer dereference.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-5812?
The severity of CVE-2018-5812 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.
How do I know if I am affected by CVE-2018-5812?
You are affected by CVE-2018-5812 if you are using a version of LibRaw prior to 0.18.9.
How can I fix CVE-2018-5812?
To fix CVE-2018-5812, update your LibRaw library to version 0.18.9 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-5812?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-5812 on the official LibRaw GitHub repository and on the Secunia Research website.
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