# CVE-2026-5318: LibRaw JPEG DHT losslessjpeg.cpp initval out-of-bounds write

- Severity: CVSS 5.3 (Medium), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=poc, automatable=no, technicalImpact=partial
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fix: a fix or patch is referenced
- Published: 2026-04-02 · Updated: 2026-04-07

## Affected

- n/a LibRaw: 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, 0.10, 0.11, 0.12, 0.13, 0.14, 0.15, 0.16, 0.17, 0.18, 0.19, 0.20, 0.21, 0.22.0

## Description

A weakness has been identified in LibRaw up to 0.22.0. This impacts the function HuffTable::initval of the file src/decompressors/losslessjpeg.cpp of the component JPEG DHT Parser. This manipulation of the argument bits[] causes out-of-bounds write. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. Upgrading to version 0.22.1 will fix this issue. Patch name: a6734e867b19d75367c05f872ac26322464e3995. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a LibRaw, apply the referenced fix per the references below.
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## References

- https://vuldb.com/vuln/354650
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/354650/cti
- https://vuldb.com/submit/780538
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/issues/794
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/issues/794#issuecomment-4065342499
- https://github.com/biniamf/pocs/tree/main/libraw_lljpeg
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/a6734e867b19d75367c05f872ac26322464e3995
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/releases/tag/0.22.1
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/

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