CVE-2023-36273: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 23, 2023
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Updated

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

Affected Software

1 affected component
GNU LibreDWG=0.12.5

Event History

Jun 23, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-36273?

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

2

How severe is CVE-2023-36273?

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

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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