CVE-2026-20889: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 7, 2026
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Updated

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the x3fthumbloader functionality of LibRaw Commit d20315b. A specially crafted malicious file can lead to a heap buffer overflow. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Libraw Libraw=0.22.0
debian/libraw<=0.20.2-1+deb11u1, <=0.20.2-1+deb11u2, <=0.20.2-2.1+deb12u1, <=0.21.4-2
0.22.1-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/libraw to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0.22.1-1

Event History

Apr 7, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:49 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:03 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 9, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·03:51 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·03:52 PM
Description
Jul 11, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·03:53 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-20889?

CVE-2026-20889 has a critical severity rating of 9.8.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-20889?

To fix CVE-2026-20889, update LibRaw to the latest version that addresses this buffer overflow vulnerability.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-20889?

CVE-2026-20889 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

4

What can an attacker do with CVE-2026-20889?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2026-20889 by providing a specially crafted malicious file that triggers the heap buffer overflow.

5

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-20889?

CVE-2026-20889 affects the LibRaw library.

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