CVE-2021-28237

LibreDWG v0.12.3 was discovered to contain a heap-buffer overflow via decode_preR13

published December 2, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
72.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A heap-buffer overflow lurking in LibreDWG v0.12.3 could lead to unexpected behavior! 🦸‍♂️ Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant using an oversized pot for its soup. If it spills over the edge, it can create a messy situation that might affect the whole kitchen! An attacker could exploit this heap-buffer overflow to corrupt memory, which could lead to crashes or even arbitrary code execution in the worst-case scenario. While no known exploits exist yet, the potential for chaos is still concerning!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant using an oversized pot for its soup. If it spills over the edge, it can create a messy situation that might affect the whole kitchen! This heap-buffer overflow occurs during the decode_preR13 process, where oversized data can overwrite adjacent memory, resulting in unpredictable behavior.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this heap-buffer overflow to corrupt memory, which could lead to crashes or even arbitrary code execution in the worst-case scenario. While no known exploits exist yet, the potential for chaos is still concerning! To safeguard your systems, upgrade LibreDWG to the latest version as soon as it becomes available. In the interim, consider implementing memory protection techniques to mitigate potential risks. 🛡️ You’ve got this! Stay proactive, and your security hero status will shine bright! ✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01409 · 72.4th percentile
Published
2021-12-02T21:47Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 DEC 21:47Z
    LibreDWG v0.12.3 was discovered to contain a heap-buffer overflow via decode_preR13
    cvelistv5