CVE-2019-19555: Buffer Overflow
Published Dec 4, 2019
·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
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What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-19555.
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What is the severity of CVE-2019-19555?
The severity of CVE-2019-19555 is medium.
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What is the affected software of CVE-2019-19555?
The affected software of CVE-2019-19555 is Xfig fig2dev version 3.2.7-b.
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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.
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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.