OSV-2025-165 Index-out-of-bounds in dwg_decode_eed

Not scored Published

An index-out-of-bounds error in the DWG decoder allows attackers to cause a denial of service by providing a malicious 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-2025-165?

OSV-2025-165 is a memory corruption vulnerability in libredwg, published on 26 Feb 2025. 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=398439334

Crash type: Index-out-of-bounds
Crash state:
dwg_decode_eed
dwg_decode_entity
dwg_decode__3DFACE_private

Which versions are affected by OSV-2025-165?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
libredwg OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2025-165?

No fix has been published for OSV-2025-165 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-2025-165 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2025-165 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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