Vulnerability Description
An error within the "nikon_coolscan_load_raw()" function (internal/dcraw_common.cpp) in LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.9 can be exploited to trigger a NULL pointer dereference.
CVSS Score
6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libraw | Libraw | < 0.18.9 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/blob/master/Changelog.txtThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/fd6330292501983ac75fe4162275794b18445bd9PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/81800/Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2018-10/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3838-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/blob/master/Changelog.txtThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/fd6330292501983ac75fe4162275794b18445bd9PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/81800/Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2018-10/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3838-1/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-5812?
CVE-2018-5812 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). An error within the "nikon_coolscan_load_raw()" function (internal/dcraw_common.cpp) in LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.9 can be exploited to trigger a NULL pointer dereference.
How severe is CVE-2018-5812?
CVE-2018-5812 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-2018-5812?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libraw Libraw, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.