CVE-2019-19746: Integer Overflow

Published Dec 12, 2019
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Updated

makearrow in arrow.c in Xfig fig2dev 3.2.7b allows a segmentation fault and out-of-bounds write because of an integer overflow via a large arrow type.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Fig2dev Project Fig2dev=3.2.7b
fedoraproject fedora=31
fedoraproject fedora=32

Event History

Dec 12, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:22 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:22 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-19746?

The severity of CVE-2019-19746 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.

2

How does CVE-2019-19746 affect Xfig fig2dev?

CVE-2019-19746 affects Xfig fig2dev version 3.2.7b.

3

How can CVE-2019-19746 be exploited?

CVE-2019-19746 can be exploited by causing a segmentation fault and out-of-bounds write through an integer overflow in the make_arrow function.

4

What is the recommended fix for CVE-2019-19746?

To fix CVE-2019-19746, update Xfig fig2dev to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

5

Are there any references available for CVE-2019-19746?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2019-19746 at the following links: [link 1], [link 2], [link 3]

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