REDHAT-BUG-2362053: Medium severity fig vulnerability

Published Apr 24, 2025
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Updated

Segmentation fault in fig2dev in version 3.2.9a allows an attacker to availability via local input manipulation via gengeitpspline function.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Fig fig2dev

Event History

Apr 24, 2025
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2362053?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2362053 is considered critical due to the potential for an attacker to cause a denial of service via a segmentation fault.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2362053?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2362053, update to the latest version of the fig2dev application that addresses the segmentation fault vulnerability.

3

What causes the vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-2362053?

The vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-2362053 is caused by local input manipulation through the genge_itp_spline function leading to a segmentation fault.

4

Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2362053?

Any users or systems running fig2dev version 3.2.9a are affected by the vulnerability identified in REDHAT-BUG-2362053.

5

Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2362053?

There is currently no known effective workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2362053, so upgrading is the recommended action.

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