CVE-2020-22628 Memory corruption in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published 22 Aug 2023 Updated 3 Oct 2024

A buffer overflow in LibRaw's aspect ratio processing 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-2020-22628?

CVE-2020-22628 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Libraw Libraw, published on 22 Aug 2023. 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

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in LibRaw::stretch() function in libraw\src\postprocessing\aspect_ratio.cpp.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-22628?

It affects 1 product.

Linux distribution packages (13)

`libraw` SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Desktop Applications 15 SP4	All versions	`0.20.2-150400.3.9.1`
`libraw` SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Desktop Applications 15 SP5	All versions	`0.20.2-150400.3.9.1`
`libraw` SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Package Hub 15 SP5	All versions	`0.20.2-150400.3.9.1`
`libraw` SUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 SP5	All versions	`0.15.4-42.1`
`libraw` SUSE:Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension 12 SP5	All versions	`0.15.4-42.1`
`libraw` SUSE:Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension 15 SP4	All versions	`0.18.9-150000.3.23.1`
`libraw` SUSE:Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension 15 SP4	All versions	`0.20.2-150400.3.9.1`
`libraw` SUSE:Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension 15 SP5	All versions	`0.18.9-150000.3.23.1`
`libraw` SUSE:Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension 15 SP5	All versions	`0.20.2-150400.3.9.1`
`libraw` openSUSE:Leap 15.4	All versions	`0.18.9-150000.3.23.1`
`libraw` openSUSE:Leap 15.4	All versions	`0.20.2-150400.3.9.1`
`libraw` openSUSE:Leap 15.5	All versions	`0.20.2-150400.3.9.1`
`libraw` openSUSE:Tumbleweed	All versions	`0.21.1-3.1`

Products include Libraw Libraw.

How do I fix CVE-2020-22628?

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-2020-22628 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-22628 exists.

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Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2020-22628, DLA-3560-1, GHSA-c4mp-wp8f-qrg6, SUSE-SU-2023:3966-1, SUSE-SU-2023:3967-1, SUSE-SU-2023:3968-1 and 3 more.