CVE-2018-20365

libraw: Heap-based buffer overflow in LibRaw::raw2image() resulting in a denial of service

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Published Dec 22, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 6.5 Medium EPSS 3.0% KEV · Not listed

Description

LibRaw::raw2image() in libraw_cxx.cpp has a heap-based buffer overflow.

Affected Products

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Vendor Product Default status Versions

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affected

Version	Status	Constraints
`n/a`	affected	—

Configuration 1 [-]

cpe:2.3:a:libraw:libraw:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Remediation

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Advisories

Source	ID	Title
Debian DLA	DLA-2903-1	libraw security update
EUVD	EUVD-2018-12923	LibRaw::raw2image() in libraw_cxx.cpp has a heap-based buffer overflow.
Ubuntu USN	USN-3989-1	LibRaw vulnerabilities

Metrics

No CVSS v4.0

No CVSS v3.1

Attack Vector Network

Attack Complexity Low

Privileges Required None

Scope Unchanged

Confidentiality Impact None

Integrity Impact None

Availability Impact High

User Interaction Required

Access Vector Network

Access Complexity Medium

Authentication None

Confidentiality Impact None

Integrity Impact None

Availability Impact Partial

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Exploit prediction score: 3.0% (2.980% probability within 30 days)

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References

Link	Providers
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106299
https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/issues/195
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-20365
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3989-1/
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2018-20365

History

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Sources

CVE record Updated: Aug 5, 2024, 11:58 AM

Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published: Dec 22, 2018, 5:00 PM
Updated: Aug 5, 2024, 11:58 AM
Reserved: Dec 22, 2018, 12:00 AM

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NVD Updated: Jun 17, 2026, 1:52 AM

Status: Modified
Published: Dec 22, 2018, 5:29 PM
Modified: Jun 17, 2026, 1:52 AM

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Red Hat Updated: Dec 21, 2018, 12:00 AM

Severity: Moderate
Public date: Dec 21, 2018, 12:00 AM

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