CVE-2020-23861
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.63%
Last modified
CVE-2020-23861 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in LibreDWG 0.10.1 via the read_system_page function at libredwg-0.10.1/src/decode_r2007.c:666:5, which causes a denial of service by submitting a dwg file.. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in LibreDWG 0.10.1 via the read_system_page function at libredwg-0.10.1/src/decode_r2007.c:666:5, which causes a denial of service by submitting a dwg file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Libredwg | 0.10.1 |
References
- https://github.com/LibreDWG/libredwg/issues/248Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/LibreDWG/libredwg/issues/248Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-23861?
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in LibreDWG 0.10.1 via the read_system_page function at libredwg-0.10.1/src/decode_r2007.c:666:5, which causes a denial of service by submitting a dwg file.
How severe is CVE-2020-23861?
CVE-2020-23861 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-23861?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2020-23861?
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