CVE-2019-9778: High severity gnu libredwg vulnerability
Published Mar 14, 2019
·Updated
An issue was discovered in GNU LibreDWG 0.7 and 0.7.1645. There is a heap-based buffer over-read in the function dwgdxfLTYPE at dwg.spec.
Affected Software
4 affected components
GNU LibreDWG=0.7
GNU LibreDWG=0.7.1645
openSUSE Backports SLE=15.0-sp1
openSUSE Leap=15.1
Event History
Mar 14, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2019-9778?
CVE-2019-9778 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for heap-based buffer over-read.
2
How do I fix CVE-2019-9778?
To resolve CVE-2019-9778, you should upgrade to the latest version of GNU LibreDWG that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2019-9778?
CVE-2019-9778 affects GNU LibreDWG versions 0.7 and 0.7.1645, as well as specific versions of openSUSE Backports and Leap.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2019-9778?
The impact of CVE-2019-9778 includes potential exploitation that could lead to information leakage through heap memory.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2019-9778?
There are no specific workarounds documented for CVE-2019-9778, so updating the software is recommended.