Out-of-bounds Read in Libraw
CVE-2026-111272
LibRaw through 0.22.2 contains a heap-based out-of-bounds read in LibRaw::parseNikonMakernote() that allows attackers to read past a short ShotInfo buffer. Attackers can supply a crafted Nikon NEF/TIFF with a 5-byte ShotInfo tag declaring version 243 to crash applications decoding the image.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- hackmd.io/@haind-pwn/libraw-nikon-shotinfo-orientationoffset-oob-read (technical-description)
- github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/blob/b93f6e45c194f5df9b02a43b1af9a54b4f41f33f/src/meta… (technical-description)
- github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw (product)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/libraw-through-0.22.2-heap-out-of-bounds-read-via-… (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-111272?
- CVE-2026-111272 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Libraw, classified under Out-of-bounds Read. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2026-10-15.
- How severe is CVE-2026-111272?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.