NULL pointer dereference in Xfig Project
CVE-2023-45920
Xfig v3.2.8 was discovered to contain a NULL pointer dereference when calling XGetWMHints(). NOTE: this is disputed because it is not expected that an X application should continue to run when there is arbitrary anomalous behavior from the X server or window manager.
EPSS: 0.002 (13.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 4.2 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Xfig_project Xfig — versions 3.2.8
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- cve@mitre.org (Issue Tracking)
- cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-45920?
- CVE-2023-45920 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xfig Project, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 4.2/10. Published 2024-03-27.
- How severe is CVE-2023-45920?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.2 out of 10.