CVE-2026-5342: A flaw has been found in LibRaw up to 0.22.0

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-5342?

libraw: upgrade to 0.22.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-5342 being exploited?

CVE-2026-5342 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-2026-5342 affect?

CVE-2026-5342 affects libraw. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). 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_wid

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-5342?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-5342 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting libraw. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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 b8397cd456

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119, CWE-125
Published	2026-04-02
Last modified	2026-07-24

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: libraw

Last updated 2026-07-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-02 15:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-24 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

libraw libraw UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.22.1

Fixed in: 0.22.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 0.22.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade libraw

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-5342?

libraw: upgrade to 0.22.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-5342 being exploited?

CVE-2026-5342 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-2026-5342 affect?

CVE-2026-5342 affects libraw. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). 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_wid

How urgent is CVE-2026-5342?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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