8.8
CWE
787 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-36273: 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_calc_CRC 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 CVE-2023-36273?

    CVE-2023-36273 is a vulnerability found in LibreDWG v0.12.5 that allows for a heap buffer overflow.

  • How severe is CVE-2023-36273?

    CVE-2023-36273 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

  • How does CVE-2023-36273 affect GNU LibreDWG v0.12.5?

    CVE-2023-36273 affects GNU LibreDWG v0.12.5 by allowing a heap buffer overflow through the function bit_calc_CRC at bits.c.

  • Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-36273?

    Currently, there is no publicly available fix for CVE-2023-36273. It is recommended to follow the official advisory for any updates.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-36273?

    More information about CVE-2023-36273 can be found at the following reference: [GitHub Issue #677](https://github.com/LibreDWG/libredwg/issues/677#BUG1).

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