8.1
CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-6613

First published: Wed Jan 08 2020(Updated: )

GNU LibreDWG 0.9.3.2564 has a heap-based buffer over-read in bit_search_sentinel in bits.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-2020-6613?

    CVE-2020-6613 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its heap-based buffer over-read which can potentially lead to information disclosure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-6613?

    To fix CVE-2020-6613, update GNU LibreDWG to version 0.9.3.2565 or later, which addresses the buffer over-read issue.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-6613?

    CVE-2020-6613 affects GNU LibreDWG version 0.9.3.2564, openSUSE Backports version 15.0-sp1, and openSUSE Leap version 15.1.

  • Is CVE-2020-6613 publicly known?

    Yes, CVE-2020-6613 is publicly known and was announced in January 2020 as a security vulnerability in the LibreDWG library.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-6613?

    CVE-2020-6613 is a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability found in the bit_search_sentinel function in bits.c.

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