CVE-2026-9502: A vulnerability was identified in GNU LibreDWG up to 0.14. This affects the function decompress_R2004_section of the file src/decode.c of the componen...

Description

A vulnerability was identified in GNU LibreDWG up to 0.14. This affects the function decompress_R2004_section of the file src/decode.c of the component Dwgread Utility. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. The attack must be carried out locally. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The identifier of the patch is e501cb9926c1e9a07a0d1cc997f3e69e9be801c9. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

CVSS 4.0

1.9/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.15%

4.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

References

Timeline

Published: May 25, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-9502?

A vulnerability was identified in GNU LibreDWG up to 0.14. This affects the function decompress_R2004_section of the file src/decode.c of the component Dwgread Utility. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. The attack must be carried out locally. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The identifier of the patch is e501cb9926c1e9a07a0d1cc997f3e69e9be801c9. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

How severe is CVE-2026-9502?

CVE-2026-9502 has a CVSS score of 1.9/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-9502?

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.