8.1
CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-6612

First published: Wed Jan 08 2020(Updated: )

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

Credit: cve@mitre.org

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-6612?

    CVE-2020-6612 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for heap-based buffer over-reads.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-6612?

    To mitigate CVE-2020-6612, upgrade to the latest version of GNU LibreDWG that resolves the buffer over-read issue.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2020-6612?

    CVE-2020-6612 specifically affects GNU LibreDWG version 0.9.3.2564 and certain openSUSE versions under specific configurations.

  • What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2020-6612?

    CVE-2020-6612 involves a heap-based buffer over-read in the copy_compressed_bytes function, which can lead to information disclosure.

  • Is there a known exploit for CVE-2020-6612?

    As of now, there are no publicly known exploits specifically targeting CVE-2020-6612.

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