CVE-2020-21529: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 16, 2021
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Updated

fig2dev 3.2.7b contains a stack buffer overflow in the bezierspline function in genepic.c.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Xfig Project Fig2dev=3.2.7-b
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0

Event History

Sep 16, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-21529?

CVE-2020-21529 is a vulnerability in fig2dev 3.2.7b that allows for a stack buffer overflow in the bezier_spline function in genepic.c.

2

What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-21529?

CVE-2020-21529 affects fig2dev version 3.2.7b.

3

How severe is CVE-2020-21529?

CVE-2020-21529 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-21529?

To fix CVE-2020-21529, update fig2dev to a version that includes a patch for this vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-21529?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-21529 at the following references: [Link 1](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/10/msg00002.html), [Link 2](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/01/msg00044.html), [Link 3](https://sourceforge.net/p/mcj/tickets/65/).

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