CVE-2019-20910: High severity gnu libredwg vulnerability

Published Jul 16, 2020
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Updated

An issue was discovered in GNU LibreDWG through 0.9.3. Crafted input will lead to a heap-based buffer over-read in decodeR13R2000 in decode.c, a different vulnerability than CVE-2019-20011.

Affected Software

1 affected component
GNU LibreDWG<=0.9.3

Event History

Jul 16, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:46 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-20910?

CVE-2019-20910 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-20910?

To fix CVE-2019-20910, you should upgrade to GNU LibreDWG version 0.9.4 or later.

3

What impact does CVE-2019-20910 have?

CVE-2019-20910 can lead to a heap-based buffer over-read, potentially causing information leakage.

4

Which versions of GNU LibreDWG are affected by CVE-2019-20910?

CVE-2019-20910 affects versions of GNU LibreDWG up to and including 0.9.3.

5

Is CVE-2019-20910 related to any other vulnerabilities?

CVE-2019-20910 is a different vulnerability from CVE-2019-20011, despite their similarities.

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