LibRaw up to 0.18.8 dcraw_common.cpp LibRaw::parse_exif memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in LibRaw up to 0.18.8. It has been declared as critical. The impacted element is the function LibRaw::parse_exif of the file internal/dcraw_common.cpp. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-5809. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in LibRaw up to 0.18.8 (Image Processing Software). Affected is the function LibRaw::parse_exif of the file internal/dcraw_common.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An error within the "LibRaw::parse_exif()" function (internal/dcraw_common.cpp) in LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.9 can be exploited to cause a stack-based buffer overflow and subsequently execute arbitrary code.

The bug was discovered 05/30/2018. The weakness was presented 12/07/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-5809 since 01/19/2018. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 191 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 0.18.9 eliminates this vulnerability.

See VDB-127727 for similar entry. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: LibRaw 0.18.9
Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

01/19/2018 🔍
05/30/2018 +131 days 🔍
12/07/2018 +191 days 🔍
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12/08/2018 +1 days 🔍
06/13/2023 +1648 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: fd6330292501983ac75fe4162275794b18445bd9
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-5809 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-5809
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-127728
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/08/2018 13:49
Updated: 06/13/2023 18:13
Changes: 12/08/2018 13:49 (60), 04/19/2020 09:35 (1), 06/13/2023 18:13 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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