OSV-2022-1078 Heap-buffer-overflow in LibRaw_buffer_datastream::read

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A heap buffer overflow in LibRaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted image files.

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
None listed

What is OSV-2022-1078?

OSV-2022-1078 is a memory corruption vulnerability in libraw, published on 22 Oct 2022. 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

OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=52579

Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow WRITE 6
Crash state:
LibRaw_buffer_datastream::read
LibRaw::read_shorts
LibRaw::kodak_thumb_load_raw

Which versions are affected by OSV-2022-1078?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including libraw.

PackageAffectedFixed in
libraw OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2022-1078?

No fix has been published for OSV-2022-1078 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

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

Is OSV-2022-1078 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2022-1078 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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