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AutoCAD Crashes When Opening Malformed DWG Files
published 3 years ago
Summary
AutoCAD may crash if you open a specially crafted DWG file. This is a software bug that can be exploited by an attacker to make the program fail. You should update to the latest version of AutoCAD to fix this issue.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Ecosystem | Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSS-Fuzz | – | libredwg | All versions |
Original advisory text
Heap-buffer-overflow in dwg_decode_INSERT_private
OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=54228
```
Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow READ 1
Crash state:
dwg_decode_INSERT_private
dwg_decode_INSERT
dwg_decode_add_object
```
```
Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow READ 1
Crash state:
dwg_decode_INSERT_private
dwg_decode_INSERT
dwg_decode_add_object
```
References
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=54228 Third Party Advisory
Timeline
Published13 Dec 2022
Updated6 Mar 2026
First seen6 Mar 2026
Sources
OSV-2022-1259 · OSV
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