CVE-2019-9778 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.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2019-9778?
CVE-2019-9778 is a high-severity 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 a heap-based buffer over-read in the function dwg_dxf_LTYPE at dwg.spec.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-9778?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Gnu Libredwg, Opensuse Backports Sle, Opensuse Leap.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9778?
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-2019-9778 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-9778 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Gnu Libredwg
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2r97-c5fx-x5hg.