Vulnerability Description
An error within the "LibRaw::parse_exif()" function (internal/dcraw_common.cpp) in LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.9 can be exploited to cause a stack-based buffer overflow and subsequently execute arbitrary code.
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libraw | Libraw | < 0.18.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/blob/master/Changelog.txtRelease Notes
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/fd6330292501983ac75fe4162275794b18445bd9Patch
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/81800/Third Party Advisory
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2018-9/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/blob/master/Changelog.txtRelease Notes
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/fd6330292501983ac75fe4162275794b18445bd9Patch
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/81800/Third Party Advisory
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2018-9/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-5809?
CVE-2018-5809 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). An error within the "LibRaw::parse_exif()" function (internal/dcraw_common.cpp) in LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.9 can be exploited to cause a stack-based buffer overflow and subsequently execute arbi...
How severe is CVE-2018-5809?
CVE-2018-5809 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-5809?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libraw Libraw.