CVE-2018-5813: High severity Libraw Libraw vulnerability

Published Dec 7, 2018
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Updated

An error within the "parseminolta()" function (dcraw/dcraw.c) in LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.11 can be exploited to trigger an infinite loop via a specially crafted file.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Libraw Libraw<0.18.11
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

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 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·08:26 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·08:27 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-5813?

CVE-2018-5813 is a vulnerability in the parse_minolta() function in LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.11 that can trigger an infinite loop.

2

How can CVE-2018-5813 be exploited?

CVE-2018-5813 can be exploited by using a specially crafted file to trigger the infinite loop in the parse_minolta() function.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-5813?

CVE-2018-5813 has a severity rating of 6.5 (high).

4

Which versions of LibRaw are affected by CVE-2018-5813?

LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.11 are affected by CVE-2018-5813.

5

How can I fix CVE-2018-5813?

To fix CVE-2018-5813, update to LibRaw version 0.18.11 or later.

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