CVE-2019-19555: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 4, 2019
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Updated

readtextobject in read.c in Xfig fig2dev 3.2.7b has a stack-based buffer overflow because of an incorrect sscanf.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Xfig Project Xfig=3.2.7-b

Event History

Dec 4, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:19 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-19555.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-19555?

The severity of CVE-2019-19555 is medium.

3

What is the affected software of CVE-2019-19555?

The affected software of CVE-2019-19555 is Xfig fig2dev version 3.2.7-b.

4

What is the description of CVE-2019-19555?

CVE-2019-19555 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Xfig fig2dev 3.2.7-b due to an incorrect sscanf function.

5

How can I fix CVE-2019-19555?

To fix CVE-2019-19555, it is recommended to update Xfig fig2dev to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

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