CVE-2019-9770: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Mar 14 2019(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in GNU LibreDWG 0.7 and 0.7.1645. There is a heap-based buffer overflow in the function dwg_decode_eed_data at decode.c for the y dimension.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU LibreDWG | =0.7 | |
| GNU LibreDWG | =0.7.1645 | |
| openSUSE Backports | =15.0-sp1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =15.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-9770?
CVE-2019-9770 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for exploitation through a heap-based buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9770?
To mitigate CVE-2019-9770, update GNU LibreDWG to version 0.7.1650 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2019-9770?
CVE-2019-9770 affects GNU LibreDWG versions 0.7 and 0.7.1645, as well as specific versions of openSUSE.
What does CVE-2019-9770 exploit?
CVE-2019-9770 exploits a heap-based buffer overflow in the function dwg_decode_eed_data specifically related to the y dimension.
Is CVE-2019-9770 specific to any operating system?
CVE-2019-9770 specifically impacts systems running GNU LibreDWG on certain versions of openSUSE.
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