CVE-2018-5806

Name: CVE-2018-5806
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-07T22:29:00.88+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5806 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An error within the "leaf_hdr_load_raw()" function (internal/dcraw_common.cpp) in LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.8 can be exploited to trigger a NULL pointer dereference.. EPSS estimates a 1.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An error within the "leaf_hdr_load_raw()" function (internal/dcraw_common.cpp) in LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.8 can be exploited to trigger a NULL pointer dereference.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.69%

74.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libraw	Libraw	< 0.18.8
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	7.0

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/9f26ce37f5be86ea11bfc6831366558650b1f6ffPatch
https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/81000/Third Party Advisory
https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2018-3/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/9f26ce37f5be86ea11bfc6831366558650b1f6ffPatch
https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/81000/Third Party Advisory
https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2018-3/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5806?

An error within the "leaf_hdr_load_raw()" function (internal/dcraw_common.cpp) in LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.8 can be exploited to trigger a NULL pointer dereference.

How severe is CVE-2018-5806?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5806 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5806?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST