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
0.34% (26th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-UNMANAGED-LIBREDWG-17111521
  • published31 May 2026
  • disclosed27 May 2026
  • creditr1ck9

Introduced: 27 May 2026

NewCVE-2026-9605  (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 bit_read_RC function. An attacker can execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service by sending specially crafted input to the affected utility.

CVSS Base Scores

version 4.0
version 3.1