CVE-2020-35530

Name: CVE-2020-35530
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-01T18:15:08.77+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-35530 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In LibRaw, there is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability within the "new_node()" function (libraw\src\x3f\x3f_utils_patched.cpp) that can be triggered via a crafted X3F file.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In LibRaw, there is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability within the "new_node()" function (libraw\src\x3f\x3f_utils_patched.cpp) that can be triggered via a crafted X3F file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Libraw	Libraw	0.20.0	—
Libraw	Libraw	0.20.1	—
Libraw	Libraw	0.20.2	—
Libraw	Libraw	0.21.0	Beta1
Debian	Debian Linux	10.0	—

References

https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/11c4db253ef2c9bb44247b578f5caa57c66a1eebPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/issues/272Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/09/msg00024.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/11c4db253ef2c9bb44247b578f5caa57c66a1eebPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/issues/272Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/09/msg00024.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 1, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-35530?

In LibRaw, there is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability within the "new_node()" function (libraw\src\x3f\x3f_utils_patched.cpp) that can be triggered via a crafted X3F file.

How severe is CVE-2020-35530?

CVE-2020-35530 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35530?

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-2020-35530?

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Source: NVD / NIST