Vulnerability identifier: #VU16691
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
LibRaw
Universal components / Libraries /
Libraries used by multiple products
Vendor: LibRaw LLC
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to heap-based buffer overflow in libraw_cxx.cpp. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted input, trigger memory corruption and perform DoS attack.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
LibRaw: 0.19.1
External links
http://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/issues/195
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.