CVE-2026-15184: GNU LibreDWG DWG File dwg.c dwg_next_entity null pointer dereference
A vulnerability was found in GNU LibreDWG up to 0.13.4. The impacted element is the function dwgnextentity of the file src/dwg.c of the component DWG File Handler. Performing a manipulation of the argument nextobj results in null pointer dereference. The attack must be initiated from a local position. The exploit has been made public and could be used. Upgrading to version 0.14 is sufficient to resolve this issue. The patch is named dde45dac3c4d902e4d8fed150a8017b9732019c9. Upgrading the affected component is recommended. Different than CVE-2026-9503.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
GNU LibreDWGto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0.14Patch dde45dac3c4d902e4d8fed150a8017b9732019c9 - Compensating control
Because the attack is initiated from a local position, limit local access to systems running GNU LibreDWG (e.g., restrict who/what can execute processes that handle DWG files) until the upgrade is applied.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-15184?
The severity of CVE-2026-15184 is classified as low with a score of 3.3.
How do I fix CVE-2026-15184?
To fix CVE-2026-15184, it's recommended to upgrade GNU LibreDWG to version 0.13.5 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-15184?
CVE-2026-15184 is characterized as a null pointer dereference vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2026-15184?
CVE-2026-15184 affects users of GNU LibreDWG versions up to 0.13.4.
What component of GNU LibreDWG is impacted by CVE-2026-15184?
The impacted component in CVE-2026-15184 is the DWG File Handler, specifically the function dwg_next_entity.