GNU LibreDWG 0.7/0.7.1645 bits.c bit_convert_TU null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in GNU LibreDWG 0.7/0.7.1645. Affected is the function bit_convert_TU of the file bits.c. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-9771. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in GNU LibreDWG 0.7/0.7.1645 (Image Processing Software). It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function bit_convert_TU of the file bits.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

An issue was discovered in GNU LibreDWG 0.7 and 0.7.1645. There is a NULL pointer dereference in the function bit_convert_TU at bits.c.

The bug was discovered 03/12/2019. The weakness was presented 03/14/2019 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2019-9771 since 03/14/2019. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

See VDB-131730, VDB-131724, VDB-131725 and VDB-131726 for similar entries. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Remote: Yes

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03/12/2019 🔍
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08/01/2023 +1601 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: 99⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-9771 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-9771
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-131723
SecurityFocus: 107447

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/14/2019 02:10 PM
Updated: 08/01/2023 11:20 AM
Changes: 03/14/2019 02:10 PM (56), 05/16/2020 04:14 PM (2), 08/01/2023 11:20 AM (5)
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