CVE-2009-4228: Medium severity xfig vulnerability
Stack consumption vulnerability in ubound.c in Xfig 3.2.5b and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long string in a malformed .fig file that uses the 1.3 file format, possibly related to the readfpfig function in fread.c.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-4228?
CVE-2009-4228 has a severity rating of medium due to its potential to cause denial of service through application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4228?
To fix CVE-2009-4228, upgrade to Xfig version 3.2.6 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2009-4228?
CVE-2009-4228 can be exploited by remote attackers using a malformed .fig file with a long string specifically in the 1.3 file format.
Which versions of Xfig are affected by CVE-2009-4228?
Xfig versions 3.2.5b and earlier, including 3.2.4, are affected by CVE-2009-4228.
What is the impact of CVE-2009-4228?
The impact of CVE-2009-4228 is a denial of service, leading to application crashes when handling certain .fig files.