What is the severity of CVE-2020-15807?

The severity of CVE-2020-15807 is classified as medium due to the potential for denial of service through NULL pointer dereferencing.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15807?

To fix CVE-2020-15807, upgrade to GNU LibreDWG version 0.11 or later.

What types of files can exploit CVE-2020-15807?

CVE-2020-15807 can be exploited via specifically crafted input files that trigger NULL pointer dereferences.

Where does CVE-2020-15807 impact the software?

CVE-2020-15807 impacts GNU LibreDWG before version 0.11, affecting its ability to handle certain input files safely.

Is CVE-2020-15807 related to remote attacks?

CVE-2020-15807 is not specifically related to remote attacks but can be triggered by local exploits using crafted files.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-15807

medium

6.5

CWE

476

17/7/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-15807: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Fri Jul 17 2020(Updated: )

GNU LibreDWG before 0.11 allows NULL pointer dereferences via crafted input files.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
GNU LibreDWG	<0.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-15807?
The severity of CVE-2020-15807 is classified as medium due to the potential for denial of service through NULL pointer dereferencing.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15807?
To fix CVE-2020-15807, upgrade to GNU LibreDWG version 0.11 or later.
What types of files can exploit CVE-2020-15807?
CVE-2020-15807 can be exploited via specifically crafted input files that trigger NULL pointer dereferences.
Where does CVE-2020-15807 impact the software?
CVE-2020-15807 impacts GNU LibreDWG before version 0.11, affecting its ability to handle certain input files safely.
Is CVE-2020-15807 related to remote attacks?
CVE-2020-15807 is not specifically related to remote attacks but can be triggered by local exploits using crafted files.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-15807?
The severity of CVE-2020-15807 is classified as medium due to the potential for denial of service through NULL pointer dereferencing.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15807?
To fix CVE-2020-15807, upgrade to GNU LibreDWG version 0.11 or later.
What types of files can exploit CVE-2020-15807?
CVE-2020-15807 can be exploited via specifically crafted input files that trigger NULL pointer dereferences.
Where does CVE-2020-15807 impact the software?
CVE-2020-15807 impacts GNU LibreDWG before version 0.11, affecting its ability to handle certain input files safely.
Is CVE-2020-15807 related to remote attacks?
CVE-2020-15807 is not specifically related to remote attacks but can be triggered by local exploits using crafted files.