8.8
CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-20912

First published: Thu Jul 16 2020(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in GNU LibreDWG through 0.9.3. Crafted input will lead to a stack overflow in bits.c, possibly related to bit_read_TF.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GNU LibreDWG<=0.9.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-20912?

    CVE-2019-20912 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for exploitation leading to a stack overflow.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-20912?

    To fix CVE-2019-20912, upgrade GNU LibreDWG to a version later than 0.9.3 where the vulnerability has been addressed.

  • What impact does CVE-2019-20912 have on affected systems?

    CVE-2019-20912 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code due to a stack overflow caused by crafted input.

  • Which versions of GNU LibreDWG are affected by CVE-2019-20912?

    All versions of GNU LibreDWG up to and including 0.9.3 are affected by CVE-2019-20912.

  • Who can exploit the CVE-2019-20912 vulnerability?

    Any unauthorized user can potentially exploit the CVE-2019-20912 vulnerability by providing specially crafted input.

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