LibRaw X3F File x3f_utils_patched.cpp new_node out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in LibRaw. Affected by this issue is the function new_node of the file libraw\src\x3f\x3f_utils_patched.cpp of the component X3F File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2020-35530. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in LibRaw (Image Processing Software) (affected version unknown). This affects the function new_node of the file libraw\src\x3f\x3f_utils_patched.cpp of the component X3F File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In LibRaw, there is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability within the "new_node()" function (libraw\src\x3f\x3f_utils_patched.cpp) that can be triggered via a crafted X3F file.

The weakness was disclosed 09/02/2022 as 272. It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2020-35530 since 12/17/2020. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 214470 (Debian dla-3113 : libraw-bin - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Applying the patch 11c4db253ef2c9bb44247b578f5caa57c66a1eeb is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (214470). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 214470
Nessus Name: Debian dla-3113 : libraw-bin - security update

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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: 11c4db253ef2c9bb44247b578f5caa57c66a1eeb

Timelineinfo

12/17/2020 🔍
09/02/2022 +623 days 🔍
09/02/2022 +0 days 🔍
04/30/2025 +970 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 272
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-35530 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-35530
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-207747

Entryinfo

Created: 09/02/2022 09:38
Updated: 04/30/2025 00:05
Changes: 09/02/2022 09:38 (43), 10/11/2022 10:32 (11), 01/22/2025 20:27 (16), 04/30/2025 00:05 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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