Heap-based Buffer Overflow in LibRaw Affecting Image Processing Applications
CVE-2017-16909

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Libraw

Status
Libraw
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 December 2018

What is CVE-2017-16909?

The LibRaw library has a vulnerability in the 'LibRaw::panasonic_load_raw()' function located in dcraw_common.cpp, affecting versions older than 0.18.6. This issue allows attackers to exploit heap-based buffer overflows, leading to potential application crashes when processing specially crafted TIFF images. Users of affected versions are advised to upgrade to avoid exploitation. Refer to vendor advisories and security resources for mitigation strategies.

Affected Version(s)

LibRaw Prior to 0.18.6

References

https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/blob/master/Changelog.txt
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https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/f1394822a0152ceed...
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https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_resea...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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