OSV-2023-997 Heap-buffer-overflow in dxf_fixup_string

Not scored Published

A heap buffer overflow in the DXF string fixup function 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-2023-997?

OSV-2023-997 is a memory corruption vulnerability in libredwg, published on 10 Oct 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=63137

Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow READ 1
Crash state:
dxf_fixup_string
dwg_dxf_LAYOUT_private
dwg_dxf_LAYOUT

Which versions are affected by OSV-2023-997?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
libredwg OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2023-997?

No fix has been published for OSV-2023-997 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-2023-997 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2023-997 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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