CVE-2022-23803: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 16, 2022
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Updated

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Gerber Viewer gerber and excellon ReadXYCoord coordinate parsing functionality of KiCad EDA 6.0.1 and master commit de006fc010. A specially-crafted gerber or excellon file can lead to code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
KiCad EDA=6.0.1
Fedoraproject Fedora=35
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
debian/kicad
5.1.9+dfsg1-1+deb11u16.0.11+dfsg-19.0.1+dfsg-1

Event History

Feb 16, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:38 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:18 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·06:19 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-23803?

CVE-2022-23803 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-23803?

To fix CVE-2022-23803, upgrade KiCad to version 6.0.11 or later for affected installations.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2022-23803?

CVE-2022-23803 affects KiCad EDA versions prior to 6.0.11, as well as various Debian packages lower than specified versions.

4

What is the attack vector for CVE-2022-23803?

The attack vector for CVE-2022-23803 involves the use of specially-crafted gerber or excellon files designed to exploit the vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2022-23803 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-23803 can be exploited remotely if an attacker is able to provide a malicious file to the victim.

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