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Advisory Published
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CVE-2020-21532: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Sep 16 2021(Updated: )

fig2dev 3.2.7b contains a global buffer overflow in the setfigfont function in genepic.c.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
fig2dev=3.2.7-b
Debian GNU/Linux=9.0
Debian GNU/Linux=10.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-21532?

    CVE-2020-21532 is a vulnerability in fig2dev 3.2.7b that allows for a global buffer overflow in the setfigfont function in genepic.c.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2020-21532?

    The software affected by CVE-2020-21532 includes Xfig Project Fig2dev version 3.2.7-b and Debian Debian Linux versions 9.0 and 10.0.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-21532?

    The severity of CVE-2020-21532 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-21532?

    To fix CVE-2020-21532, it is recommended to update to a patched version of fig2dev or Debian Linux when available.

  • What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) of CVE-2020-21532?

    The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) of CVE-2020-21532 is CWE-119 and CWE-120.

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