CVE-2025-46398: Xfig: fig2dev stack-overflow via read_objects

Published Apr 23, 2025
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Updated

In xfig diagramming tool, a stack-overflow while running fig2dev allows memory corruption via local input manipulation via readobjects function.

Other sources

Stack-overflow in fig2dev in version 3.2.9a allows an attacker possible code execution via local input manipulation via readobjects function.

Red Hat

Affected Software

5 affected components
Xfig fig2dev
Fig2dev Project Fig2dev=3.2.9a
redhat Enterprise Linux=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=8.0

Event History

Apr 23, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 24, 2025
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 28, 57762
Event
via NVD·10:11 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-46398?

CVE-2025-46398 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-46398?

To fix CVE-2025-46398, update to the latest version of Fig2Dev that resolves this vulnerability.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-46398?

The potential impacts of CVE-2025-46398 include unauthorized code execution which can lead to system compromise.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2025-46398?

CVE-2025-46398 affects Fig2Dev version 3.2.9a specifically.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2025-46398?

Any attacker with local access can exploit CVE-2025-46398 through manipulation of input to the read_objects function.

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