Heap-based Buffer Overflow Affecting libredwg package, versions [,0.13.4.8166)


Severity

Recommended
0.0
medium
0
10

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Threat Intelligence

Exploit Maturity
Proof of Concept
EPSS
0.15% (5th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-UNMANAGED-LIBREDWG-16875080
  • published26 May 2026
  • disclosed25 May 2026
  • creditpwn3rd

Introduced: 25 May 2026

CVE-2026-9502  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-122  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade libredwg to version 0.13.4.8166 or higher.

Overview

Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Heap-based Buffer Overflow in the decompress_R2004_section function. An attacker can execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service by providing crafted input to the affected process.

CVSS Base Scores

version 4.0
version 3.1