CVE-2021-36080
CVE-2021-36080 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnu Libredwg with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-415
- Affected product: Gnu Libredwg
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
GNU LibreDWG 0.12.3.4163 through 0.12.3.4191 has a double-free in bit_chain_free (called from dwg_encode_MTEXT and dwg_encode_add_object).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-36080?
- GNU LibreDWG 0.12.3.4163 through 0.12.3.4191 has a double-free in bit_chain_free (called from dwg_encode_MTEXT and dwg_encode_add_object).
- How severe is CVE-2021-36080?
- CVE-2021-36080 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-36080 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-36080?
- CVE-2021-36080 affects Gnu Libredwg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-36080?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2021-36080 published?
- CVE-2021-36080 was published on 2021-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=31724
- https://github.com/LibreDWG/libredwg/commit/9b6e0ff9ef02818df034fc42c3bd149a5ff89342
- https://github.com/google/oss-fuzz-vulns/blob/main/vulns/libredwg/OSV-2021-495.yaml
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:libredwg:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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