Vulnerability identifier: #VU16693
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
LibRaw
Universal components / Libraries /
Libraries used by multiple products
Vendor: LibRaw LLC
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds read condition within the "samsung_load_raw()" function (internal/dcraw_common.cpp) . A local attacker can supply a specially crafted input and cause the service to crash.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
LibRaw: 0.11.0-Release - 0.18.8
External links
http://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/blob/master/Changelog.txt
http://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/fd6330292501983ac75fe4162275794b18445bd9
http://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/81800/
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
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.