How severe is CVE-2018-19655?

CVE-2018-19655 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-19655 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-19655?

CVE-2018-19655 primarily affects Dcraw Project Dcraw. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19655?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-19655 published?

CVE-2018-19655 was published on 2018-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-19655

CVE-2018-19655 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dcraw Project Dcraw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Dcraw Project Dcraw
Published: 2018-11-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A stack-based buffer overflow in the find_green() function of dcraw through 9.28, as used in ufraw-batch and many other products, may allow a remote attacker to cause a control-flow hijack, denial-of-service, or unspecified other impact via a maliciously crafted raw photo file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-19655?: A stack-based buffer overflow in the find_green() function of dcraw through 9.28, as used in ufraw-batch and many other products, may allow a remote attacker to cause a control-flow hijack, denial-of-service, or unspecified other impact via a maliciously crafted raw photo file.
How severe is CVE-2018-19655?: CVE-2018-19655 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-19655 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-19655?: CVE-2018-19655 primarily affects Dcraw Project Dcraw. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-19655?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-19655 published?: CVE-2018-19655 was published on 2018-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:dcraw_project:dcraw:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_desktop:12:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_desktop:12:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server:11:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server:12:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server:12:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*

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