#VU30444 Code Injection in LibRaw - CVE-2015-8366

Vulnerability identifier: #VU30444

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-8366

CWE-ID: CWE-94

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 improper input validation in vectors related to indexes. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Update to version 0.17.1.

Vulnerable software versions

LibRaw: 0.17.0

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External links
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134573/LibRaw-0.17-Overflow.html
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Nov/108
https://www.libraw.org/news/libraw-0-17-1

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Q & A

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.