CVE-2018-14471: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Jul 20, 2018
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Updated

dwgobjblockcontrolgetblockheaders in dwgapi.c in GNU LibreDWG 0.5.1048 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and SEGV) via a crafted dwg file.

Affected Software

1 affected component
GNU LibreDWG<0.6

Event History

Jul 20, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-14471?

CVE-2018-14471 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to a NULL pointer dereference.

2

How does CVE-2018-14471 affect GNU LibreDWG?

CVE-2018-14471 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability by sending a crafted DWG file to cause a service crash.

3

Which versions of GNU LibreDWG are affected by CVE-2018-14471?

CVE-2018-14471 affects GNU LibreDWG versions before 0.6.

4

How do I fix CVE-2018-14471?

To fix CVE-2018-14471, upgrade GNU LibreDWG to version 0.6 or later.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2018-14471 on system security?

CVE-2018-14471 can lead to service disruption, making the system unavailable to users.

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