Buffer overflow in Fig2dev Project
CVE-2020-21675
A stack-based buffer overflow in the genptk_text component in genptk.c of fig2dev 3.2.7b allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DOS) via converting a xfig file into ptk format.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.011 (61.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Fig2dev_project Fig2dev — versions 3.2.7b
- Debian Debian_linux — versions 9.0
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (Technical Description, x_refsource_MISC)
- cve@mitre.org (Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC, Issue Tracking)
- cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-21675?
- CVE-2020-21675 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fig2dev Project, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2021-08-10.
- How severe is CVE-2020-21675?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2020-21675 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.