CVE-2020-21818 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

A heap-based buffer overflow in GNU LibreDWG allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service 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
None listed

What is CVE-2020-21818?

CVE-2020-21818 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Gnu Libredwg, published on 17 May 2021. 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

A heap based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in GNU LibreDWG 0.10.2641 via htmlescape ../../programs/escape.c:48.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-21818?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gnu Libredwg.

How do I fix CVE-2020-21818?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-21818 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-2020-21818 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-21818 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Gnu Libredwg vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fw8p-8pg5-6cwj.

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