CVE-2017-16899

transfig: Array index error in the fig2dev program

Published Nov 20, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 7.1 High EPSS 1.4% KEV · Not listed
Description
An array index error in the fig2dev program in Xfig 3.2.6a allows remote attackers to cause a denial-of-service attack or information disclosure with a maliciously crafted Fig format file, related to a negative font value in dev/gentikz.c, and the read_textobject functions in read.c and read1_3.c.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-8069 An array index error in the fig2dev program in Xfig 3.2.6a allows remote attackers to cause a denial-of-service attack or information disclosure with a maliciously crafted Fig format file, related to a negative font value in dev/gentikz.c, and the read_textobject functions in read.c and read1_3.c.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00407}

epss

{'score': 0.00426}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Sep 16, 2024, 10:50 PM
Reserved
Nov 20, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 20, 2017, 6:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:10 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Nov 20, 2017, 12:00 AM