CVE-2018-20365 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer overflow in LibRaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted images.
- 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-2018-20365?
CVE-2018-20365 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Libraw Libraw, published on 22 Dec 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
LibRaw::raw2image() in libraw_cxx.cpp has a heap-based buffer overflow.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-20365?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Libraw Libraw.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20365?
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-2018-20365 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-20365 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Libraw Libraw
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2018-20365, GHSA-522g-34pj-rxpr, UBUNTU-CVE-2018-20365.