Heap Buffer Overflow in LibRaw Affects Image Processing Applications
CVE-2023-1729

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Libraw

Status
Libraw
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 May 2023

What is CVE-2023-1729?

A flaw has been identified in LibRaw where a heap buffer overflow occurs in the raw2image_ex() function. This vulnerability can be exploited using a maliciously crafted file, leading to potential crashes of applications that utilize LibRaw for image processing. Users and developers are encouraged to apply security updates to safeguard against this issue.

Affected Version(s)

LibRaw LibRaw 0.21.1

References

https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/issues/557
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2188240
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-ann...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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