CVE-2025-31176: Gnuplot: gnuplot segmentation fault on plot3d_points

Published Mar 27, 2025
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Updated

A flaw was found in gnuplot. The plot3dpoints() function may lead to a segmentation fault and cause a system crash.

Other sources

gnuplot 6.1 is affected by SEGV when executing function plot3dpoints. This may result in local code execution.

Red Hat

Affected Software

5 affected components
gnuplot gnuplot
All of the following
gnuplot gnuplot<6.0.0
Any of the following
redhat Enterprise Linux=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=8.0

Event History

Mar 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:06 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-31176?

CVE-2025-31176 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a system crash and allow local code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-31176?

To fix CVE-2025-31176, ensure you update to the latest version of gnuplot where the vulnerability is resolved.

3

What specific function is vulnerable in CVE-2025-31176?

The vulnerable function in CVE-2025-31176 is plot3d_points(), which may lead to a segmentation fault.

4

Which version of gnuplot is affected by CVE-2025-31176?

CVE-2025-31176 affects gnuplot version 6.1.

5

What could happen if CVE-2025-31176 is exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2025-31176 may lead to a segmentation fault resulting in a system crash and potential local code execution.

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