Memory Corruption Vulnerability in LibRaw's CR3 File Processing
CVE-2020-35534

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Libraw

Status
Libraw
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 September 2022

What is CVE-2020-35534?

A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the LibRaw library, specifically within the 'crxFreeSubbandData()' function when handling CR3 files. This security flaw can potentially allow attackers to exploit memory misuse, leading to unexpected behavior or system crashes. Proper handling or validation of memory resources is crucial for mitigation. Users are advised to update to the latest version which includes patches addressing this issue.

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/279
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https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/e41f331e90b383e32...
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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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