CVE-2018-5809

LibRaw: stack-based buffer overflow in LibRaw::parse_exif() and subsequently execute arbitrary code

Published Dec 7, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 8.8 High EPSS 2.8% KEV · Not listed
Description
An error within the "LibRaw::parse_exif()" function (internal/dcraw_common.cpp) in LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.9 can be exploited to cause a stack-based buffer overflow and subsequently execute arbitrary code.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2018-17576 An error within the "LibRaw::parse_exif()" function (internal/dcraw_common.cpp) in LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.9 can be exploited to cause a stack-based buffer overflow and subsequently execute arbitrary code.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
flexera
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 5:47 AM
Reserved
Jan 19, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 7, 2018, 10:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:00 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
May 30, 2018, 12:00 AM