CVE-2020-24889 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in LibRaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted image files, impacting applications using the library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2020-24889?
CVE-2020-24889 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Libraw Libraw, published on 16 Sep 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A buffer overflow vulnerability in LibRaw version < 20.0 LibRaw::GetNormalizedModel in src/metadata/normalize_model.cpp may lead to context-dependent arbitrary code execution.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-24889?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Libraw Libraw.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24889?
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-2020-24889 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-24889 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Libraw Libraw
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2020-24889, GHSA-8977-8gpx-7fcv.