Vulnerability Description
An integer overflow error within the "foveon_load_camf()" function (dcraw_foveon.c) in LibRaw-demosaic-pack-GPL2 before 0.18.2 can be exploited to cause a heap-based buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libraw | Libraw-Demosaic-Pack-Gpl2 | <= 0.18.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw-demosaic-pack-GPL2/commit/194f592e205990ea8fce7PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/75000/Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw-demosaic-pack-GPL2/commit/194f592e205990ea8fce7PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/75000/Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-6889?
CVE-2017-6889 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An integer overflow error within the "foveon_load_camf()" function (dcraw_foveon.c) in LibRaw-demosaic-pack-GPL2 before 0.18.2 can be exploited to cause a heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2017-6889?
CVE-2017-6889 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-6889?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libraw Libraw-Demosaic-Pack-Gpl2.