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CVE-2025-43961: In LibRaw before 0.21.4, metadata/tiff.cpp has an out-of-bounds read in the Fujifilm 0xf00c tag parser

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Authoritative record:CVE-2025-43961· Low 2.9

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 2.9 Low · fixed in 0.17.1-1ubuntu0.5+esm1 : update libraw when convenient.

Data as of 9 Nov 2026, 14:33 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
2.9Low
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.

Thin evidence

One scorer or none
CVSS scores by source
CNA (mitre)CVSS 3.12.9
Patch
Available – fixed in 0.17.1-1ubuntu0.5+esm1, 0.18.8-1ubuntu0.4+esm1, 0.19.5-1ubuntu1.4 +2
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 20 Apr 2025

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 9 Nov 2026.

What to do

Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Ubuntu 26.10darktablepkg:deb/ubuntu/darktable?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threatsAffected
  • =5.4.1-1
  • =5.4.1-1build1
  • =5.4.1-1build2
Fixed in–
Ubuntu 26.10dcrawpkg:deb/ubuntu/dcraw?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threatsAffected
  • =9.28-8build1
Fixed in–
Ubuntu 26.10digikampkg:deb/ubuntu/digikam?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threatsAffected
  • =4:9.0.0-0ubuntu1
  • =4:9.0.0-0ubuntu2
  • =4:9.1.0-1ubuntu2
Fixed in–
Ubuntu 26.10exactimagepkg:deb/ubuntu/exactimage?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threatsAffected
  • =1.2.1-2build2
  • =1.2.1-3build1
  • =1.2.1-3build2
Fixed in–
Ubuntu 26.10kodipkg:deb/ubuntu/kodi?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threatsAffected
  • =2:21.3+dfsg-1ubuntu1
  • =2:21.3+dfsg-1.2
Fixed in–
Ubuntu 26.10rawtherapeepkg:deb/ubuntu/rawtherapee?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threatsAffected
  • =5.12-2
  • =5.12-2build1
Fixed in–

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AI-suggested

A patch is available and users should update to the fixed LibRaw package versions as listed in the Ubuntu security advisory USN-7485-1. After applying the update, a session restart is recommended to ensure all changes take effect. Specific fixed package versions are provided for multiple Ubuntu releases including 16.04 LTS through 25.04. Ubuntu Pro users have access to extended security coverage for these fixes.

Description

LibRaw versions before 0.21.4 contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Fujifilm 0xf00c tag parser within metadata/tiff.cpp. This flaw can cause applications using LibRaw to crash, resulting in a denial of service. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.1, indicating critical severity. Fixed versions are available and users are advised to update to these patched releases.

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