CVE-2023-5180 – This vulnerability allows remote code execution... (How to Fix)

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2023-5180?

CVE-2023-5180 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). This vulnerability allows remote code execution through a specially crafted DGN file. Attackers can exploit an out-of-bounds write in Open Design Alliance Drawings SDK to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the application processing the file. Any software using the vulnerable SDK version is affected.

📋 TL;DR

This vulnerability allows remote code execution through a specially crafted DGN file. Attackers can exploit an out-of-bounds write in Open Design Alliance Drawings SDK to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the application processing the file. Any software using the vulnerable SDK version is affected.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:

Open Design Alliance Drawings SDK
Any software using ODA Drawings SDK

Versions: All versions before 2024.12

Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, macOS

Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes

Notes: All applications using the vulnerable SDK version are affected regardless of configuration.

📦 What is this software?

Drawings Sdk by Opendesign

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⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Full system compromise through remote code execution leading to data theft, ransomware deployment, or complete system takeover.

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Likely Case

Application crash or limited code execution within the process context, potentially leading to further exploitation.

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If Mitigated

Application crash without code execution if memory protections are enabled.

🌐 Internet-Facing: MEDIUM - Requires user interaction to open malicious file, but common in web applications processing CAD files.

🏢 Internal Only: HIGH - Internal users frequently exchange DGN files, increasing exposure to social engineering attacks.

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ✅ No

Weaponized: UNKNOWN

Unauthenticated Exploit: ⚠️ Yes

Complexity: MEDIUM

Exploitation requires user interaction to open malicious DGN file, but no authentication needed.

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: 2024.12 or later

Vendor Advisory: https://www.opendesign.com/security-advisories

Restart Required: Yes

Instructions:

1. Download ODA Drawings SDK version 2024.12 or later. 2. Replace vulnerable SDK files. 3. Recompile applications if using SDK libraries. 4. Restart affected applications/services.

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

File Type Restriction

all

Block or restrict DGN file processing in vulnerable applications

Application Hardening

windows

Enable DEP, ASLR, and other memory protection mechanisms

🧯 If You Can't Patch

Implement strict file upload filtering for DGN files
Use application sandboxing or virtualization for CAD processing applications

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check SDK version in application dependencies or contact software vendor

Check Version:

Depends on application - check vendor documentation for version verification

Verify Fix Applied:

Verify SDK version is 2024.12 or later and test with known safe DGN files

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

Application crashes when processing DGN files
Memory access violation errors
Unexpected process termination

Network Indicators:

Unusual DGN file downloads
File uploads to CAD processing services

SIEM Query:

EventID=1000 OR EventID=1001 AND ProcessName contains 'cad' OR 'dgn'

📊 Metadata

CVE ID: CVE-2023-5180

CVSS v3 Score: 7.8 (HIGH)

CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CWE: CWE-787

Published: December 26, 2023

Last Updated: November 21, 2024

🔗 References

https://www.opendesign.com/security-advisories Vendor Advisory
https://www.opendesign.com/security-advisories Vendor Advisory

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