Vulnerability identifier: #VU72570
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-119
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 execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the LibRaw_buffer_datastream::gets() function in /src/libraw/src/libraw_datastream.cpp. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
LibRaw: 0.19.0 - 0.20.0
External links
http://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/bc3aaf4223fdb70d52d470dae65c5a7923ea2a49
http://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/issues/400
http://github.com/gtt1995
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.