CVE-2023-25222 Memory corruption in n/a
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-2023-25222?
CVE-2023-25222 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Gnu Libredwg, published on 1 Mar 2023. 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 exits in GNU LibreDWG v0.12.5 via the bit_read_RC function at bits.c.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-25222?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gnu Libredwg.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25222?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-25222 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-2023-25222 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-25222 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Gnu Libredwg
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wrhc-5xmp-hp3p.