8.8
CWE
787 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-21841: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon May 17 2021(Updated: )

A heap based buffer overflow vulnerability exits in GNU LibreDWG 0.10 via bit_read_B ../../src/bits.c:135.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GNU LibreDWG=0.10

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-21841?

    CVE-2020-21841 is a heap based buffer overflow vulnerability in GNU LibreDWG 0.10.

  • How does CVE-2020-21841 occur?

    CVE-2020-21841 occurs due to a heap based buffer overflow in the bit_read_B function in bits.c file (line 135) of GNU LibreDWG 0.10.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-21841?

    The severity of CVE-2020-21841 is high with a severity value of 8.8 out of 10.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-21841?

    To fix CVE-2020-21841, update GNU LibreDWG to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-21841?

    You can find more information about CVE-2020-21841 in the references section of this vulnerability.

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