CVE-2020-21680: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 10, 2021
·Updated
A stack-based buffer overflow in the putarrow() component in genpict2e.c of fig2dev 3.2.7b allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DOS) via converting a xfig file into pict2e format.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Fig2dev Project Fig2dev=3.2.7b
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Aug 10, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:19 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2020-21680?
CVE-2020-21680 is a vulnerability in the put_arrow() component in genpict2e.c of fig2dev 3.2.7b that allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DOS) via converting a xfig file into pict2e format.
2
How severe is CVE-2020-21680?
CVE-2020-21680 has a severity rating of medium (5.5).
3
What software is affected by CVE-2020-21680?
Fig2dev version 3.2.7b is affected by CVE-2020-21680.
4
How can the vulnerability in CVE-2020-21680 be exploited?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2020-21680 by converting a malicious xfig file into pict2e format.
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Is there a fix for CVE-2020-21680?
At the time of writing, there is no fixed version available for CVE-2020-21680. It is recommended to follow the provided reference link for updates.