CVE-2020-21841: Buffer Overflow
Published May 17, 2021
·Updated
A heap based buffer overflow vulnerability exits in GNU LibreDWG 0.10 via bitreadB ../../src/bits.c:135.
Affected Software
1 affected component
GNU LibreDWG=0.10
Remediation
Event History
May 17, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:59 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is CVE-2020-21841?
CVE-2020-21841 is a heap based buffer overflow vulnerability in GNU LibreDWG 0.10.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.