CVE-2020-21682: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Aug 10 2021(Updated: )
A global buffer overflow in the set_fill 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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| fig2dev | =3.2.7b |
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What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-21682.
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 ...'
What is the severity of CVE-2020-21682?
The severity of CVE-2020-21682 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is Fig2dev version 3.2.7b.
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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