CVE-2019-20014: Double Free
First published: Fri Dec 27 2019(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in GNU LibreDWG before 0.93. There is a double-free in dwg_free in free.c.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU LibreDWG | <0.9.3 | |
| openSUSE Backports | =15.0-sp1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =15.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00033.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00045.html
- https://github.com/LibreDWG/libredwg/compare/0.9.2...0.9.3
- https://github.com/LibreDWG/libredwg/issues/176
- https://github.com/LibreDWG/libredwg/issues/176#issuecomment-568643172
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-20014?
CVE-2019-20014 has a moderate severity due to its potential to cause memory corruption through double-free issues.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20014?
To mitigate CVE-2019-20014, upgrade GNU LibreDWG to version 0.9.3 or later.
Which versions of GNU LibreDWG are affected by CVE-2019-20014?
CVE-2019-20014 affects all versions of GNU LibreDWG prior to 0.9.3.
Is CVE-2019-20014 specific to any operating system?
CVE-2019-20014 is primarily impacting software on openSUSE systems and GNU LibreDWG itself.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-20014?
CVE-2019-20014 is classified as a memory management vulnerability involving double-free errors.
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