Buffer overflow in Fig2dev Project

CVE-2021-3561

An Out of Bounds flaw was found fig2dev version 3.2.8a. A flawed bounds check in read_objects() could allow an attacker to provide a crafted malicious input causing the application to either crash or in some cases cause memory corruption. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to integrity as well as system availability.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.012 (64.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-3561?
CVE-2021-3561 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fig2dev Project, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2021-05-26.
How severe is CVE-2021-3561?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.
Is CVE-2021-3561 known to be exploited?
2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.