CVE-2026-5342
CVE-2026-5342 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Libraw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- CVSS v4: 5.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-18344
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Libraw
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A flaw has been found in LibRaw up to 0.22.0. This affects the function LibRaw::nikon_load_padded_packed_raw of the file src/decoders/decoders_libraw.cpp of the component TIFF/NEF. Executing a manipulation of the argument load_flags/raw_width can lead to out-of-bounds read. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. Upgrading to version 0.22.1 mitigates this issue. This patch is called b8397cd45657b84e88bd1202528d1764265f185c. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-5342?
- A flaw has been found in LibRaw up to 0.22.0. This affects the function LibRaw::nikon_load_padded_packed_raw of the file src/decoders/decoders_libraw.cpp of the component TIFF/NEF. Executing a manipulation of the argument load_flags/raw_width can lead to out-of-bounds read. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. Upgrading to version 0.22.1 mitigates this issue. This patch is called b8397cd45657b84e88bd1202528d1764265f185c. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
- How severe is CVE-2026-5342?
- CVE-2026-5342 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2026-5342 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-5342?
- CVE-2026-5342 affects Libraw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-5342?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-5342 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-5342 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-18344.
- When was CVE-2026-5342 published?
- CVE-2026-5342 was published on 2026-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/b8397cd45657b84e88bd1202528d1764265f185c
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/issues/795
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/issues/795#issuecomment-4073769886
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/releases/tag/0.22.1
- https://github.com/biniamf/pocs/tree/main/libraw_nikonpadded
- https://vuldb.com/submit/781223
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/354671
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/354671/cti
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:libraw:libraw:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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