CVE-2020-21833: Buffer Overflow

Published May 17, 2021
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Updated

A heap based buffer overflow vulnerability exits in GNU LibreDWG 0.10 via: read2004sectionclasses ../../src/decode.c:2440.

Affected Software

1 affected component
GNU LibreDWG=0.10

Event History

May 17, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:23 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-21833?

CVE-2020-21833 is a heap based buffer overflow vulnerability in GNU LibreDWG 0.10.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-21833?

CVE-2020-21833 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-21833?

GNU LibreDWG 0.10 is affected by CVE-2020-21833.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-21833?

There is currently no known fix for CVE-2020-21833. It is recommended to update to the latest version of GNU LibreDWG once a fix becomes available.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-21833?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-21833 on the following websites: http://gnu.com, http://libredwg.com, https://github.com/LibreDWG/libredwg/issues/188#issuecomment-574493364.

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