CVE-2022-23947: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 4, 2022
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Updated

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Gerber Viewer gerber and excellon DCodeNumber 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 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 4, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:28 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 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-2022-23947?

CVE-2022-23947 is a critical vulnerability that can lead to code execution due to a stack-based buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-23947?

To fix CVE-2022-23947, update KiCad EDA to version 6.0.11 or later.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2022-23947?

CVE-2022-23947 affects KiCad EDA versions 6.0.1 and prior, as well as certain Debian and Fedora releases.

4

Can CVE-2022-23947 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-23947 can be exploited remotely by an attacker providing a specially-crafted gerber or excellon file.

5

What kind of attack can CVE-2022-23947 enable?

CVE-2022-23947 can enable arbitrary code execution on the target system when exploited.

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