CVE-2018-19655: A stack-based buffer overflow in the find_green() function of dcraw through 9.28, as used in ufraw-batch and m

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-19655?

dcraw: upgrade to newer than 9.28; suse linux enterprise desktop: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; suse linux enterprise server: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-19655 being exploited?

CVE-2018-19655 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2018-19655 affect?

CVE-2018-19655 affects dcraw, suse linux enterprise desktop, suse linux enterprise server. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). 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

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-19655?

Priority 62/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

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HIGH 8.8WATCHLISTUPGRADEMITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-2018-19655 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting dcraw, suse linux enterprise desktop, suse linux enterprise server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	2.9% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2018-11-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dcraw project · suse

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-11-29 05:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dcraw project dcraw UPGRADE

Affected: <= 9.28

Fixed in: newer than 9.28

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy dcraw || rpm -q dcraw || dcraw --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 9.28 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade dcraw

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade dcraw

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

suse suse linux enterprise desktop MITIGATE

Affected: 12 sp3 · 12 sp4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 12

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

suse suse linux enterprise server MITIGATE

Affected: 11 sp4 · 12 sp3 · 12 sp4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-19655?

dcraw: upgrade to newer than 9.28; suse linux enterprise desktop: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; suse linux enterprise server: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-19655 being exploited?

CVE-2018-19655 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-19655 affect?

CVE-2018-19655 affects dcraw, suse linux enterprise desktop, suse linux enterprise server. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). 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

How urgent is CVE-2018-19655?

Priority 62/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

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CVE-2021-3624 HIGH 7.8 DOWNGRADE MITIGATE There is an integer overflow vulnerability in dcraw
CVE-2018-19568 MEDIUM 5.5 UPGRADE A floating point exception in kodak_radc_load_raw in dcraw through 9.28 could be used by attackers able to sup
CVE-2018-19567 MEDIUM 5.5 UPGRADE A floating point exception in parse_tiff_ifd in dcraw through 9.28 could be used by attackers able to supply m
CVE-2018-19566 HIGH 7.1 UPGRADE A heap buffer over-read in parse_tiff_ifd in dcraw through 9.28 could be used by attackers able to supply mali
CVE-2018-19565 HIGH 7.1 UPGRADE A buffer over-read in crop_masked_pixels in dcraw through 9.28 could be used by attackers able to supply malic

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