OSV-2023-307 Heap-buffer-overflow in bit_read_BB

Not scored Published

A heap buffer overflow in the DWG decoder allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service 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-2023-307?

OSV-2023-307 is a memory corruption vulnerability in libredwg, published on 13 Apr 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=57911

Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow READ 1
Crash state:
bit_read_BB
dwg_decode_entity
dwg_decode_OLE2FRAME_private

Which versions are affected by OSV-2023-307?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
libredwg OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2023-307?

No fix has been published for OSV-2023-307 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-2023-307 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2023-307 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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