OSV-2022-656 Heap-buffer-overflow in dwg_decode_LWPOLYLINE_private
A heap-buffer-overflow in the DWG decoder allows attackers to cause crashes or potentially execute code by providing a malicious DWG file.
- 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 OSV-2022-656?
OSV-2022-656 is a memory corruption vulnerability in libredwg, published on 31 Jul 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
OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=49630
Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow READ 1
Crash state:
dwg_decode_LWPOLYLINE_private
dwg_decode_LWPOLYLINE
dwg_decode_add_object
Which versions are affected by OSV-2022-656?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including libredwg.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
libredwg OSS-Fuzz | All versions | None |
How do I fix OSV-2022-656?
No fix has been published for OSV-2022-656 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 OSV-2022-656 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of OSV-2022-656 in the wild and no public exploit code.