CVE-2025-31178: Gnuplot: gnuplot segmentation fault on getannotatestring

Published Mar 27, 2025
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Updated

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

Other sources

gnuplot 6.1 is affected by SEGV when executing function GetAnnotateString. 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-2025-31178?

CVE-2025-31178 has a high severity due to its potential for causing segmentation faults and system crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-31178?

To fix CVE-2025-31178, update gnuplot to the latest version where the vulnerability has been patched.

3

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2025-31178?

CVE-2025-31178 is a vulnerability in gnuplot that can lead to local code execution through the GetAnnotateString() function.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-31178?

The potential impacts of CVE-2025-31178 include system crashes and local code execution, which can compromise system integrity.

5

Which versions of gnuplot are affected by CVE-2025-31178?

CVE-2025-31178 specifically affects gnuplot version 6.1.

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