Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability in LibRaw Affects Photo Processing Applications
CVE-2020-35530

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Libraw

Status
Libraw
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 September 2022

What is CVE-2020-35530?

LibRaw contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the 'new_node()' function, which can be exploited by sending specially crafted X3F files to the software. This flaw could potentially lead to unexpected behaviors or application crashes, making it imperative for users of affected versions to apply security updates promptly to mitigate any associated risks.

Affected Version(s)

LibRaw LibRaw 0.21-Beta1, LibRaw 0.20.2, LibRaw 0.20.1, LibRaw 0.20.0, LibRaw 0.20-RC2

References

https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/issues/272
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https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/11c4db253ef2c9bb4...
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/09/msg0...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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