CVE-2018-5811
UnknownEPSS 1.80%
Last modified
CVE-2018-5811 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An error within the "nikon_coolscan_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 1.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An error within the "nikon_coolscan_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
Weakness Enumeration
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, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/fd6330292501983ac75fe4162275794b18445bd9Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/81800/Third Party Advisory
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2018-10/Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3838-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/blob/master/Changelog.txtRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/fd6330292501983ac75fe4162275794b18445bd9Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/81800/Third Party Advisory
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2018-10/Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3838-1/Third Party Advisory
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-5811?
An error within the "nikon_coolscan_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.
How severe is CVE-2018-5811?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5811 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5811?
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-2018-5811?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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