Vulnerability Description
A type confusion error within the "unpacked_load_raw()" function within LibRaw versions prior to 0.19.1 (internal/dcraw_common.cpp) can be exploited to trigger an infinite loop.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libraw | Libraw | < 0.19.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00036.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2018-27/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3989-1/
- https://www.libraw.org/news/libraw-0-19-2-releaseRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00036.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2018-27/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3989-1/
- https://www.libraw.org/news/libraw-0-19-2-releaseRelease NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-5817?
CVE-2018-5817 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). A type confusion error within the "unpacked_load_raw()" function within LibRaw versions prior to 0.19.1 (internal/dcraw_common.cpp) can be exploited to trigger an infinite loop.
How severe is CVE-2018-5817?
CVE-2018-5817 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-5817?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libraw Libraw, Debian Debian Linux.