CVE-2018-14524 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Q: What is CVE-2018-14524?

CVE-2018-14524 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). dwg_decode_eed in decode.c in GNU LibreDWG before 0.6 leads to a double free (in dwg_free_eed in free.c) because it does not properly manage the obj->eed value after a free occurs.

Vulnerability Description

dwg_decode_eed in decode.c in GNU LibreDWG before 0.6 leads to a double free (in dwg_free_eed in free.c) because it does not properly manage the obj->eed value after a free occurs.

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-415

References

https://github.com/LibreDWG/libredwg/issues/33Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://savannah.gnu.org/forum/forum.php?forum_id=9211PatchRelease Notes
https://github.com/LibreDWG/libredwg/issues/33Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://savannah.gnu.org/forum/forum.php?forum_id=9211PatchRelease Notes

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-14524?

CVE-2018-14524 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). dwg_decode_eed in decode.c in GNU LibreDWG before 0.6 leads to a double free (in dwg_free_eed in free.c) because it does not properly manage the obj->eed value after a free occurs.

How severe is CVE-2018-14524?

CVE-2018-14524 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-2018-14524?

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