Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in LibreDWG Affected by Malicious DWG Files
CVE-2021-42586

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Gnu
Status
Libredwg
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 May 2022

What is CVE-2021-42586?

A heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the copy_bytes function within the decode_r2007.c file of LibreDWG. This flaw can be exploited by an attacker through the use of a specially crafted DWG file, leading to potential arbitrary code execution or system instability. Users are advised to upgrade to the latest version, 0.12.4 or later, to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

https://github.com/LibreDWG/libredwg/issues/350
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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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