7.1
CWE
190
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-5815: Integer Overflow

First published: Tue Jul 31 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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Libraw Libraw<0.18.12
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
ubuntu/libraw<0.18.8-1ubuntu0.2
0.18.8-1ubuntu0.2
ubuntu/libraw<0.17.1-1ubuntu0.4
0.17.1-1ubuntu0.4
debian/libraw
0.19.2-2
0.19.2-2+deb10u4
0.20.2-1+deb11u1
0.20.2-2.1
0.21.2-2.1

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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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