CVE-2026-9530: GNU LibreDWG Dwgbmp Utility decode.c read_2004_compressed_section out-of-bounds
A weakness has been identified in GNU LibreDWG up to 0.14. The impacted element is the function read2004compressedsection of the file src/decode.c of the component Dwgbmp Utility. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds read. The attack requires local access. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. This patch is called 8f03865f37f5d4ffd616fef802acc980be54d300. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
GNU LibreDWG Dwgbmp Utilityto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0.14Patch 8f03865f37f5d4ffd616fef802acc980be54d300 - Compensating control
Limit local access to the Dwgbmp Utility/Dwgbmp decoding functionality to reduce the likelihood of exploitation (attack requires local access).
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-9530?
The severity of CVE-2026-9530 is classified as low with a score of 3.3.
How can I fix CVE-2026-9530?
To address CVE-2026-9530, update GNU LibreDWG to the latest version that contains the fix for the out-of-bounds read issue.
What component is affected by CVE-2026-9530?
CVE-2026-9530 affects the Dwgbmp Utility in GNU LibreDWG, specifically in the function read_2004_compressed_section of src/decode.c.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-9530?
CVE-2026-9530 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.
What access is required to exploit CVE-2026-9530?
Exploitation of CVE-2026-9530 requires local access to the affected system.