Review reviewHigh
CVE-2020-21831
libredwg
A heap based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in GNU LibreDWG 0.10 via read_2004_section_handles ../../src/decode.c:2637.
- CVSS
- 8.8
- EPSS
- 1.06% 61.4% percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Published
- 2021.05.18
Review review
The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.
Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability1.06%
Technical severityCVSS 8.8
Vulnerability overview
A heap based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in GNU LibreDWG 0.10 via read_2004_section_handles ../../src/decode.c:2637.
Affected product and versions
- Product
- libredwg
- Affected versions
- 0.10
- Fixed versions
- No verified fixed-version field is available yet
Recommended response sequence
Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.
- 1Identify
Confirm that libredwg and an affected version are present.
- 2Prioritize
Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.
- 3Remediate
Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.
- 4Verify
Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.
Technical data
- CVSS vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- CWE
- CWE-787