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xfig Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in fig2dev

Vulnerability

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in the xfig diagramming tool, specifically in version 3.2.9a. This vulnerability occurs in the fig2dev utility, where local input manipulation in the read_objects function can lead to memory corruption and potentially allow for code execution.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability can result in memory corruption, with a possibility of arbitrary code execution.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
6.6
impact
2.5
exploitability
3.3
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

Our algorithm analyzes dozens of metrics to generate these 8 key vulnerability categories, which are then combined to calculate the overall risk score.