8.8
CWE
787 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-21830: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon May 17 2021(Updated: )

A heap based buffer overflow vulneraibility exists in GNU LibreDWG 0.10 via bit_calc_CRC ../../src/bits.c:2213.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GNU LibreDWG=0.10

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-21830?

    CVE-2020-21830 is a heap based buffer overflow vulnerability in GNU LibreDWG 0.10.

  • How severe is CVE-2020-21830?

    CVE-2020-21830 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

  • How does CVE-2020-21830 impact GNU LibreDWG?

    CVE-2020-21830 allows an attacker to perform a heap based buffer overflow via bit_calc_CRC in the bits.c file of GNU LibreDWG 0.10.

  • Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-21830?

    At the time of writing, no official fix has been released for CVE-2020-21830. It is recommended to follow the official project's security advisories and apply any patches or updates as soon as they become available.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-21830?

    You can find more information about CVE-2020-21830 in the official CVE database or through the references provided: http://gnu.com and https://github.com/LibreDWG/libredwg/issues/188#issuecomment-574493134

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