Array Indexing Error in LibRaw Affects Images Processing
CVE-2015-8366

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Libraw

Status
Libraw
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 January 2020

What is CVE-2015-8366?

A vulnerability exists in the smal_decode_segment function in LibRaw prior to version 0.17.1. This flaw is due to an array index error that can be exploited by context-dependent attackers. By targeting flawed indexing methods, attackers could potentially trigger memory errors, which may lead to arbitrary code execution. This could significantly compromise the security of systems utilizing this library, particularly those involved in image processing.

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134573/LibRaw-0.17-O...
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http://www.libraw.org/news/libraw-0-17-1
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Nov/108
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EPSS Score

5% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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