CVE-2019-20011 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

A heap-based buffer over-read in GNU LibreDWG allows attackers to cause denial of service or disclose sensitive memory contents via crafted DWG files.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2019-20011?

CVE-2019-20011 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Gnu Libredwg, published on 27 Dec 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

An issue was discovered in GNU LibreDWG 0.92. There is a heap-based buffer over-read in decode_R13_R2000 in decode.c.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-20011?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Gnu Libredwg, Opensuse Backports Sle, Opensuse Leap.

How do I fix CVE-2019-20011?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2019-20011 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-20011 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Gnu Libredwg vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7658-qf63-85h9.

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