CVE-2023-5179
First published: Tue Nov 07 2023(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in Open Design Alliance Drawings SDK before 2024.10. A corrupted value for the start of MiniFat sector in a crafted DGN file leads to an out-of-bounds read. This can allow attackers to cause a crash, potentially enabling a denial-of-service attack (Crash, Exit, or Restart) or possible code execution.
Credit: 8a9629cb-c5e7-4d2a-a894-111e8039b7ea
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| <2024.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-5179?
CVE-2023-5179 is an issue discovered in Open Design Alliance Drawings SDK before 2024.10.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-5179?
The severity of CVE-2023-5179 is high with a score of 7.8.
How can CVE-2023-5179 be exploited?
CVE-2023-5179 can be exploited by using a crafted DGN file with a corrupted value for the start of MiniFat sector.
What can attackers do with CVE-2023-5179?
Attackers can potentially cause a crash, enabling a denial-of-service attack (Crash, Exit, or Restart).
How can I fix CVE-2023-5179?
To fix CVE-2023-5179, it is recommended to update to Open Design Alliance Drawings SDK version 2024.10 or later.
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