# CVE-2018-5804: A type confusion error within the "identify()" function (internal/dcraw\_common.cpp) in LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.8 can be exploited to t

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2018-12-07 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a LibRaw: Prior to 0.18.8

## Description

A type confusion error within the "identify()" function (internal/dcraw_common.cpp) in LibRaw versions prior to 0.18.8 can be exploited to trigger a division by zero.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a LibRaw, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/81000/
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/blob/master/Changelog.txt
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/9f26ce37f5be86ea11bfc6831366558650b1f6ff
- https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2018-3/

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