CVE-2025-31180: Gnuplot: gnuplot segmentation fault on canvas_text

Published Mar 27, 2025
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Updated

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

Other sources

gnuplot 6.1 is affected by SEGV when executing function CANVAStext. 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·02:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:08 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-31180?

CVE-2025-31180 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for local code execution and system crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-31180?

To mitigate the effects of CVE-2025-31180, update gnuplot to the latest version available that contains the security patches.

3

What impact does CVE-2025-31180 have on gnuplot users?

CVE-2025-31180 may lead to segmentation faults in gnuplot, resulting in application crashes and possible execution of arbitrary code.

4

Can CVE-2025-31180 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2025-31180 primarily allows for local exploitation through crafted input, requiring local access to trigger the vulnerability.

5

Which versions of gnuplot are affected by CVE-2025-31180?

Gnuplot version 6.1 is specifically mentioned as being affected by the CVE-2025-31180 vulnerability.

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