CVE-2020-21535: Medium severity fig2dev vulnerability

Published Sep 16, 2021
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Updated

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

Affected Software

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

Event History

Sep 16, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:28 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-21535?

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

3

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

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

4

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.

5

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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