CVE-2018-14524
CVE-2018-14524 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Libredwg with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-415.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-415
- Affected product: Gnu Libredwg
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-14524?
- 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 a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-14524 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-14524?
- CVE-2018-14524 affects Gnu Libredwg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-14524?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-14524 published?
- CVE-2018-14524 was published on 2018-07-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/LibreDWG/libredwg/issues/33
- https://savannah.gnu.org/forum/forum.php?forum_id=9211
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:libredwg:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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