CVE-2018-19655 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.8 Published 29 Nov 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

A stack-based buffer overflow in dcraw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted raw photo files.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2018-19655?

CVE-2018-19655 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Suse Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop, published on 29 Nov 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A stack-based buffer overflow in the find_green() function of dcraw through 9.28, as used in ufraw-batch and many other products, may allow a remote attacker to cause a control-flow hijack, denial-of-service, or unspecified other impact via a maliciously crafted raw photo file.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-19655?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Dcraw Project Dcraw, Suse Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop, Suse Suse Linux Enterprise Server.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19655?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2018-19655 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-19655 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2018-19655, GHSA-86c2-8h98-4wr6, UBUNTU-CVE-2018-19655.