CVE-2020-21684: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 10, 2021
·Updated
A global buffer overflow in the putfont 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-2020-21684?
CVE-2020-21684 is a global buffer overflow vulnerability in the put_font function of fig2dev 3.2.7b.
2
How does CVE-2020-21684 impact the software?
CVE-2020-21684 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DOS) by converting a xfig file into pict2e format.
3
What is the severity of CVE-2020-21684?
The severity of CVE-2020-21684 is medium (5.5).
4
How can I fix CVE-2020-21684?
To fix CVE-2020-21684, update fig2dev to version 3.2.7c or later.