8.8
CWE
787 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-36272: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Jun 23 2023(Updated: )

LibreDWG v0.12.5 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via the function bit_utf8_to_TU at bits.c.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GNU LibreDWG=0.12.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-36272?

    The severity of CVE-2023-36272 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

  • What is the vulnerability in LibreDWG v0.12.5?

    The vulnerability in LibreDWG v0.12.5 is a heap buffer overflow via the function bit_utf8_to_TU at bits.c.

  • Which software version is affected by CVE-2023-36272?

    CVE-2023-36272 affects GNU LibreDWG version 0.12.5.

  • How can the heap buffer overflow vulnerability be exploited?

    The heap buffer overflow vulnerability in LibreDWG v0.12.5 can be exploited by manipulating the bit_utf8_to_TU function in bits.c.

  • Is there a fix or patch available for CVE-2023-36272?

    Currently, there is no available fix or patch for CVE-2023-36272. It is recommended to update to a newer version of LibreDWG when one becomes available.

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