CVE-2018-5807

Name: CVE-2018-5807
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-07T22:29:00.957+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5807 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An error within the "samsung_load_raw()" function (internal/dcraw_common.cpp) in LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.9 can be exploited to cause an out-of-bounds read memory access and subsequently cause a crash.. EPSS estimates a 1.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An error within the "samsung_load_raw()" function (internal/dcraw_common.cpp) in LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.9 can be exploited to cause an out-of-bounds read memory access and subsequently cause a crash.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.98%

78.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libraw	Libraw	< 0.18.9
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	16.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	18.04

References

https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/blob/master/Changelog.txtRelease Notes
https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/fd6330292501983ac75fe4162275794b18445bd9Patch
https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/81800/Third Party Advisory
https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2018-10/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3838-1/Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/blob/master/Changelog.txtRelease Notes
https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/fd6330292501983ac75fe4162275794b18445bd9Patch
https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/81800/Third Party Advisory
https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2018-10/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3838-1/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5807?

How severe is CVE-2018-5807?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5807 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5807?

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