CVE-2022-45332 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

A heap buffer overflow in 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
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-45332?

CVE-2022-45332 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Gnu Libredwg, published on 30 Nov 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

LibreDWG v0.12.4.4643 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via the function decode_preR13_section_hdr at decode_r11.c.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-45332?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gnu Libredwg.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45332?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-45332 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-2022-45332 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-45332 exists.

All Gnu Libredwg vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5r42-pgpf-xr9w.

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