8.8
CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-6609

First published: Wed Jan 08 2020(Updated: )

GNU LibreDWG 0.9.3.2564 has a heap-based buffer over-read in read_pages_map in decode_r2007.c.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GNU LibreDWG=0.9.3.2564
openSUSE Backports=15.0-sp1
SUSE Linux=15.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-6609?

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

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-6609?

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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