CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-21535

First published: Thu Sep 16 2021(Updated: )

fig2dev 3.2.7b contains a segmentation fault in the gencgm_start function in gencgm.c.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-21535?

    CVE-2020-21535 is a vulnerability found in fig2dev 3.2.7b that can cause a segmentation fault in the gencgm_start function in gencgm.c.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-21535?

    The severity of CVE-2020-21535 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-21535?

    The affected software versions are fig2dev 3.2.7b and Debian Debian Linux 9.0.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-21535?

    To fix CVE-2020-21535, it is recommended to update to a patched version of fig2dev 3.2.7b or apply the necessary updates provided by Debian Linux.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-21535?

    You can find more information about CVE-2020-21535 at the following references: CWE-125, Debian LTS Announcement, and SourceForge ticket.

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