NULL pointer dereference in Libraw
CVE-2018-5806
An error within the "leaf_hdr_load_raw()" function (internal/dcraw_common.cpp) in LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.8 can be exploited to trigger a NULL pointer dereference.
EPSS: 0.017 (74.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Libraw
- Redhat Enterprise_linux_desktop — versions 7.0
- Redhat Enterprise_linux_server — versions 7.0
- Redhat Enterprise_linux_workstation — versions 7.0
- N/a Libraw — versions Prior to 0.18.8
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com (x_refsource_SECUNIA, Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
- PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com (x_refsource_MISC, Release Notes)
- PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com (x_refsource_REDHAT, vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
- PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
- PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com (Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-5806?
- CVE-2018-5806 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Libraw, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2018-12-07.
- How severe is CVE-2018-5806?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2018-5806 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.