CVE-2020-21682: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 10, 2021
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Updated

A global buffer overflow in the setfill component in genge.c of fig2dev 3.2.7b allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DOS) via converting a xfig file into ge format.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Fig2dev Project Fig2dev=3.2.7b

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 the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-21682.

2

What is the title of the vulnerability?

The title of the vulnerability is 'A global buffer overflow in the set_fill component in genge.c of fig2dev 3.2.7b allows attackers to ...'

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-21682?

The severity of CVE-2020-21682 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.

4

What is the affected software?

The affected software is Fig2dev version 3.2.7b.

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How can the vulnerability be exploited?

The vulnerability can be exploited by attackers through converting a xfig file into ge format.

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