CVE-2018-5801

Name: CVE-2018-5801
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-07T22:29:00.52+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5801 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An error within the "LibRaw::unpack()" function (src/libraw_cxx.cpp) in LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.7 can be exploited to trigger a NULL pointer dereference.. EPSS estimates a 2.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An error within the "LibRaw::unpack()" function (src/libraw_cxx.cpp) in LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.7 can be exploited to trigger a NULL pointer dereference.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.04%

78.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libraw	Libraw	< 0.18.7
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	7.0
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	16.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	17.10
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0

References

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3065Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/blob/master/Changelog.txtRelease Notes
https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/0df5490b985c419de008d32168650bff17128914Patch
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00036.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/79000/Third Party Advisory
https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2018-1/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3615-1/Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3065Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/blob/master/Changelog.txtRelease Notes
https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/0df5490b985c419de008d32168650bff17128914Patch
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00036.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/79000/Third Party Advisory
https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2018-1/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3615-1/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 7, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5801?

An error within the "LibRaw::unpack()" function (src/libraw_cxx.cpp) in LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.7 can be exploited to trigger a NULL pointer dereference.

How severe is CVE-2018-5801?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5801 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5801?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-5801?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST