CVE-2020-24870 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack buffer overflow in Libraw allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted DNG 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-2020-24870?
CVE-2020-24870 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Libraw Libraw, published on 2 Jun 2021. 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 before 0.20.1 has a stack buffer overflow via LibRaw::identify_process_dng_fields in identify.cpp.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-24870?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Libraw Libraw.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24870?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2020-24870 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-24870 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Libraw Libraw
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2020-24870, GHSA-p736-65cp-9pj8, UBUNTU-CVE-2020-24870.