Heap Buffer Overflow in LibreDWG Affects LibreDWG v0.12.5
CVE-2023-36273

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Gnu
Status
Libredwg
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 June 2023

What is CVE-2023-36273?

LibreDWG v0.12.5 contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to exploit a heap buffer overflow through the function bit_calc_CRC in the bits.c source file. This flaw can potentially lead to arbitrary code execution, making it crucial for users to update to the latest version to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

https://github.com/LibreDWG/libredwg/issues/677#BUG1

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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CVE-2023-36273 : Heap Buffer Overflow in LibreDWG Affects LibreDWG v0.12.5