CVE-2019-9774 Memory corruption in n/a
An out-of-bounds read in GNU LibreDWG allows attackers to cause denial of service or disclose sensitive information via crafted DWG files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2019-9774?
CVE-2019-9774 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Gnu Libredwg, published on 14 Mar 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in GNU LibreDWG 0.7 and 0.7.1645. There is an out-of-bounds read in the function bit_read_B at bits.c.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-9774?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Gnu Libredwg, Opensuse Backports Sle, Opensuse Leap.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9774?
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-2019-9774 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-9774 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Gnu Libredwg
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hc3h-5vwc-r8f4.