CVE-2020-6609 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer over-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
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2020-6609?
CVE-2020-6609 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Gnu Libredwg, published on 8 Jan 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
GNU LibreDWG 0.9.3.2564 has a heap-based buffer over-read in read_pages_map in decode_r2007.c.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-6609?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Gnu Libredwg, Opensuse Backports Sle, Opensuse Leap.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6609?
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-2020-6609 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-6609 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Gnu Libredwg
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gcf7-rjxq-p38r.