Vulnerability Description
An integer overflow error within the "parse_qt()" function (internal/dcraw_common.cpp) in LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.12 can be exploited to trigger an infinite loop via a specially crafted Apple QuickTime file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libraw | Libraw | < 0.18.12 |
| 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/1334647862b0c90b2e8cb2f668e66627d9517b17PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/83507/Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2018-14/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/1334647862b0c90b2e8cb2f668e66627d9517b17PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/83507/Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2018-14/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3838-1/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-5815?
CVE-2018-5815 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). An integer overflow error within the "parse_qt()" function (internal/dcraw_common.cpp) in LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.12 can be exploited to trigger an infinite loop via a specially crafted Apple Qu...
How severe is CVE-2018-5815?
CVE-2018-5815 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-2018-5815?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libraw Libraw, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.