CVE-2020-35530: Medium severity libraw vulnerability

Published Sep 1, 2022
·
Updated

In LibRaw, there is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability within the "newnode()" function (libraw\src\x3f\x3futilspatched.cpp) that can be triggered via a crafted X3F file.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
debian/libraw
0.20.2-1+deb11u10.20.2-2.10.21.3-1
Libraw Libraw=0.20.0
Libraw Libraw=0.20.0-rc2
Libraw Libraw=0.20.1
Libraw Libraw=0.20.2
Libraw Libraw=0.21.0-beta1
Debian Debian Linux=10.0

Event History

Sep 1, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:52 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Feb 13, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·11:57 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:57 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-35530?

CVE-2020-35530 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in LibRaw.

2

How can I trigger the vulnerability in LibRaw?

The vulnerability in LibRaw can be triggered by using a crafted X3F file.

3

Which versions of LibRaw are affected by CVE-2020-35530?

Versions 0.20.0, 0.20.0-rc2, 0.20.1, 0.20.2, and 0.21.0-beta1 of LibRaw are affected.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2020-35530?

CVE-2020-35530 has a severity rating of 5.5 (medium).

5

How can I fix the vulnerability in LibRaw?

To fix the vulnerability, you should update LibRaw to a version that is not affected by CVE-2020-35530.

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