OSV-2023-1122 Stack-buffer-overflow in dxf_header_read

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A stack buffer overflow in the DXF header reader allows attackers to cause crashes or potentially execute code via malicious 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 OSV-2023-1122?

OSV-2023-1122 is a memory corruption vulnerability in libredwg, published on 7 Nov 2023. 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=63919

Crash type: Stack-buffer-overflow READ {*}
Crash state:
dxf_header_read
dwg_read_dxf
llvmfuzz.c

Which versions are affected by OSV-2023-1122?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including libredwg.

PackageAffectedFixed in
libredwg OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2023-1122?

No fix has been published for OSV-2023-1122 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-2023-1122 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2023-1122 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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