CVE-2020-35535: Medium severity libraw vulnerability

Published Sep 1, 2022
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Updated

In LibRaw, there is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability within the "LibRaw::parseSonySRF()" function (libraw\src\metadata\sony.cpp) when processing srf files.

Affected Software

5 affected components
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

Event History

Sep 1, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:54 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-35535?

CVE-2020-35535 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in LibRaw's parseSonySRF() function when processing srf files.

2

How does CVE-2020-35535 affect LibRaw?

CVE-2020-35535 affects LibRaw versions 0.20.0 to 0.20.2 and 0.21.0-beta1. It allows an attacker to read data outside the bounds of an allocated buffer, potentially leading to information disclosure or denial of service.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-35535?

CVE-2020-35535 has a severity rating of 5.5 (medium).

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-35535?

To fix CVE-2020-35535, upgrade to LibRaw version 0.20.3 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-35535?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-35535 at the following references: [GitHub Commit](https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/c243f4539233053466c1309bde606815351bee81) and [GitHub Issue](https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/issues/283).

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