Vulnerability Description
An error within the "LibRaw::unpack()" function (src/libraw_cxx.cpp) in LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.7 can be exploited to trigger a NULL pointer dereference.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libraw | Libraw | < 0.18.7 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3065Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/blob/master/Changelog.txtRelease Notes
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/0df5490b985c419de008d32168650bff17128914Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00036.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/79000/Third Party Advisory
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2018-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3615-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3065Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/blob/master/Changelog.txtRelease Notes
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/0df5490b985c419de008d32168650bff17128914Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00036.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/79000/Third Party Advisory
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2018-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3615-1/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-5801?
CVE-2018-5801 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). An error within the "LibRaw::unpack()" function (src/libraw_cxx.cpp) in LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.7 can be exploited to trigger a NULL pointer dereference.
How severe is CVE-2018-5801?
CVE-2018-5801 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-5801?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libraw Libraw, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.