Heap Buffer Overflow in dwgread with Affected Vendor LibreDWG
CVE-2021-42585

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Gnu
Status
Libredwg
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 May 2022

What is CVE-2021-42585?

A heap buffer overflow vulnerability was identified in the dwgread component of LibreDWG. This flaw occurs in the copy_compressed_bytes function within the decode_r2007.c file, allowing an attacker to exploit this issue by utilizing a specially crafted DWG file. Successful exploitation could lead to unintended consequences, including disruption of service or execution of arbitrary code.

References

https://github.com/LibreDWG/libredwg/issues/351
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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