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

CVE-2018-19655 is fixed in 4 products on 1 platform, first by dcraw 9.28-2, released November 28, 2018. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-19655
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0286
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Nov 28, 2018

## 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.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | dcraw Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 9.28-2 | [dcraw 9.28-2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-dcraw-9.28-2.md) | Nov 28, 2018 |
| Linux | dcraw Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 9.28-2 | [dcraw 9.28-2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-dcraw-9.28-2.md) | Nov 28, 2018 |
| Linux | dcraw Ubuntu 24.10 (oracular) | 9.28-2 | [dcraw 9.28-2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-oracular-dcraw-9.28-2.md) | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Linux | dcraw Ubuntu 25.04 (plucky) | 9.28-2 | [dcraw 9.28-2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-plucky-dcraw-9.28-2.md) | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Linux | gimp-ufraw Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 0.22-3.1~build0.18.04.1 | [gimp-ufraw 0.22-3.1~build0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-gimp-ufraw-0.22-3.1-build0.18.04.1.md) | Nov 28, 2018 |
| Linux | ufraw Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 0.22-3.1~build0.18.04.1 | [ufraw 0.22-3.1~build0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-ufraw-0.22-3.1-build0.18.04.1.md) | Nov 28, 2018 |
| Linux | ufraw-batch Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 0.22-3.1~build0.18.04.1 | [ufraw-batch 0.22-3.1~build0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-ufraw-batch-0.22-3.1-build0.18.04.1.md) | Nov 28, 2018 |

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Data as of 2026-11-07T12:40:37Z UTC. Source: Patchblox Patch Radar (https://patchblox.com/security/patch-radar). Patchblox finds out-of-date software on Windows, macOS and Linux and updates it through release rings: https://patchblox.com/demo