CVE-2018-5815: Integer Overflow
First published: Fri Dec 07 2018(Updated: )
An integer overflow error within the "parse_qt()" function (internal/dcraw_common.cpp) in LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.12 can be exploited to trigger an infinite loop via a specially crafted Apple QuickTime file.
Credit: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Libraw Libraw | <0.18.12 | |
| 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/1334647862b0c90b2e8cb2f668e66627d9517b17
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/83507/
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2018-14/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3838-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-5815
- http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2018/Jul/58
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-5815
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-5815
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-5815
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-5815
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-5815?
CVE-2018-5815 is an integer overflow error within the "parse_qt()" function in LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.12 that can be exploited to trigger an infinite loop via a specially crafted Apple QuickTime file.
How does CVE-2018-5815 affect LibRaw?
CVE-2018-5815 affects LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.12.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-5815?
The severity of CVE-2018-5815 is high with a CVSS score of 6.5.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5815 in LibRaw?
To fix CVE-2018-5815 in LibRaw, you need to update to version 0.18.12 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-5815?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-5815 on the following references: [link1](https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/blob/master/Changelog.txt), [link2](https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/1334647862b0c90b2e8cb2f668e66627d9517b17), [link3](https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/83507/).
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