CVE-2019-20915 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer over-read in GNU LibreDWG allows attackers to cause denial of service or disclose sensitive memory contents via crafted input.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-20915?
CVE-2019-20915 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Gnu Libredwg, published on 16 Jul 2020. 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 through 0.9.3. Crafted input will lead to a heap-based buffer over-read in bit_write_TF in bits.c.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-20915?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gnu Libredwg.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20915?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-20915 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2019-20915 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-20915 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Gnu Libredwg
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w3m2-2x65-hm4m.