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CVE-2018-19568

5.5 · MEDIUM

A floating point exception in kodak_radc_load_raw in dcraw through 9.28 could be used by attackers able to supply malicious files to crash an application that bundles the dcraw code.

Published Nov 26, 2018CWE-119EPSS 0.92%

Overview

CVE-2018-19568 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 26, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A floating point exception in kodak_radc_load_raw in dcraw through 9.28 could be used by attackers able to supply malicious files to crash an application that bundles the dcraw code.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-19568?

CVE-2018-19568 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 26, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2018-19568?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-19568?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2018-19568?

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