CVE-2018-14471 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Q: What is CVE-2018-14471?

CVE-2018-14471 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). dwg_obj_block_control_get_block_headers in dwg_api.c in GNU LibreDWG 0.5.1048 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and SEGV) via a crafted dwg file.

Q: How severe is CVE-2018-14471?

CVE-2018-14471 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2018-14471?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Libredwg.

Vulnerability Description

dwg_obj_block_control_get_block_headers in dwg_api.c in GNU LibreDWG 0.5.1048 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and SEGV) via a crafted dwg file.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnu	Libredwg	< 0.6

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-476

References

https://github.com/LibreDWG/libredwg/issues/32Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/LibreDWG/libredwg/issues/32Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-14471?

CVE-2018-14471 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). dwg_obj_block_control_get_block_headers in dwg_api.c in GNU LibreDWG 0.5.1048 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and SEGV) via a crafted dwg file.

How severe is CVE-2018-14471?

CVE-2018-14471 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-14471?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Libredwg.