LibRaw x3f_utils_patched.cpp simple_decode_row row_stride out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in LibRaw and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function simple_decode_row of the file libraw\src\x3f\x3f_utils_patched.cpp. The manipulation of the argument row_stride leads to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2020-35532. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in LibRaw (Image Processing Software) (the affected version unknown). This issue affects the function simple_decode_row of the file libraw\src\x3f\x3f_utils_patched.cpp. The manipulation of the argument row_stride with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

In LibRaw, an out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists within the "simple_decode_row()" function (libraw\src\x3f\x3f_utils_patched.cpp) which can be triggered via an image with a large row_stride field.

The weakness was shared 09/02/2022 as 271. The advisory is shared at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2020-35532 since 12/17/2020. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

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 5ab45b085898e379fedc6b113e2e82a890602b1e 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). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / 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: 5ab45b085898e379fedc6b113e2e82a890602b1e

Timelineinfo

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

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 271
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-35532 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-35532
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-207749

Entryinfo

Created: 09/02/2022 09:39
Updated: 04/30/2025 00:05
Changes: 09/02/2022 09:39 (43), 10/11/2022 10:45 (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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