GNU LibreDWG up to 0.9.3 common_entity_handle_data.spec dwg_encode_common_entity_handle_data null pointer dereference

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Summary
A vulnerability was found in GNU LibreDWG up to 0.9.3 and classified as problematic. Impacted is the function dwg_encode_common_entity_handle_data of the file common_entity_handle_data.spec. Executing a manipulation can lead to null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2019-20914. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.
Details
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in GNU LibreDWG up to 0.9.3. This vulnerability affects the function dwg_encode_common_entity_handle_data of the file common_entity_handle_data.spec. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:
An issue was discovered in GNU LibreDWG through 0.9.3. There is a NULL pointer dereference in the function dwg_encode_common_entity_handle_data in common_entity_handle_data.spec.
The weakness was published 07/16/2020. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-20914 since 07/16/2020. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
Similar entries are available at VDB-158681, VDB-158679, VDB-158678 and VDB-158677. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
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- Vendor: https://www.gnu.org/
CPE 2.3
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Class: Null pointer dereferenceCWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Remote: Yes
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Timeline
07/16/2020 🔍07/16/2020 🔍
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Sources
Vendor: gnu.orgStatus: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2019-20914 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-20914
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-158680
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Entry
Created: 07/17/2020 09:32Updated: 07/17/2020 09:37
Changes: 07/17/2020 09:32 (37), 07/17/2020 09:37 (17)
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