CVE-2020-6609: High severity GNU LibreDWG vulnerability

Published Jan 8, 2020
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Updated

GNU LibreDWG 0.9.3.2564 has a heap-based buffer over-read in readpagesmap in decoder2007.c.

Affected Software

3 affected components
GNU LibreDWG=0.9.3.2564
openSUSE Backports SLE=15.0-sp1
openSUSE Leap=15.1

Event History

Jan 8, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:44 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6609?

CVE-2020-6609 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-6609?

To fix CVE-2020-6609, update GNU LibreDWG to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2020-6609?

The impact of CVE-2020-6609 includes potential exploitation leading to a heap-based buffer over-read, which could compromise application stability.

4

Which versions of GNU LibreDWG are affected by CVE-2020-6609?

GNU LibreDWG version 0.9.3.2564 is specifically affected by CVE-2020-6609.

5

Is CVE-2020-6609 related to openSUSE?

Yes, CVE-2020-6609 also affects the openSUSE Backports and Leap distributions and should be addressed in their respective updates.

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