CVE-2019-9779
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.77%
Last modified
CVE-2019-9779 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in GNU LibreDWG 0.7 and 0.7.1645. There is a NULL pointer dereference in the function dwg_dxf_LTYPE at dwg.spec (earlier than CVE-2019-9776).. EPSS estimates a 2.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in GNU LibreDWG 0.7 and 0.7.1645. There is a NULL pointer dereference in the function dwg_dxf_LTYPE at dwg.spec (earlier than CVE-2019-9776).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Libredwg | 0.7 | — |
| Gnu | Libredwg | 0.7.1645 | — |
| Opensuse | Backports Sle | 15.0 | Sp1 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.1 | — |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00033.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00045.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107447Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/LibreDWG/libredwg/issues/99Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://savannah.gnu.org/bugs/index.php?55893Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00033.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00045.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107447Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/LibreDWG/libredwg/issues/99Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://savannah.gnu.org/bugs/index.php?55893Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-9779?
An issue was discovered in GNU LibreDWG 0.7 and 0.7.1645. There is a NULL pointer dereference in the function dwg_dxf_LTYPE at dwg.spec (earlier than CVE-2019-9776).
How severe is CVE-2019-9779?
CVE-2019-9779 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9779?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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