CVE-2018-5816

Name: CVE-2018-5816
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-07T22:29:01.723+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5816 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An integer overflow error within the "identify()" function (internal/dcraw_common.cpp) in LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.12 can be exploited to trigger a division by zero via specially crafted NOKIARAW file (Note: This vulnerability is caused due to an incomplete fix of CVE-2018-5804).. EPSS estimates a 2.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An integer overflow error within the "identify()" function (internal/dcraw_common.cpp) in LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.12 can be exploited to trigger a division by zero via specially crafted NOKIARAW file (Note: This vulnerability is caused due to an incomplete fix of CVE-2018-5804).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.11%

79.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-190

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libraw	Libraw	< 0.18.12
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	16.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	18.04

References

https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/blob/master/Changelog.txtThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/1d8d1b452e5dc74033ee9f846081a0efb616cc39Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/83507/Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2018-14/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3838-1/Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/blob/master/Changelog.txtThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/1d8d1b452e5dc74033ee9f846081a0efb616cc39Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/83507/Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2018-14/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-2018-5816?

How severe is CVE-2018-5816?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5816 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5816?

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