CVE-2020-21817
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.91%
Last modified
CVE-2020-21817 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A null pointer dereference issue exists in GNU LibreDWG 0.10.2641 via htmlescape ../../programs/escape.c:29. which causes a denial of service (application crash).. EPSS estimates a 0.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A null pointer dereference issue exists in GNU LibreDWG 0.10.2641 via htmlescape ../../programs/escape.c:29. which causes a denial of service (application crash).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Libredwg | 0.10.2641 |
References
- https://github.com/LibreDWG/libredwg/issues/182#issue-547887727Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/LibreDWG/libredwg/issues/182#issue-547887727Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-21817?
A null pointer dereference issue exists in GNU LibreDWG 0.10.2641 via htmlescape ../../programs/escape.c:29. which causes a denial of service (application crash).
How severe is CVE-2020-21817?
CVE-2020-21817 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-21817?
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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