CVE-2018-16140

transfig: Buffer underwrite in read.c:get_line() via crafted FIG file

Published Aug 30, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS 1.4% KEV · Not listed
Description
A buffer underwrite vulnerability in get_line() (read.c) in fig2dev 3.2.7a allows an attacker to write prior to the beginning of the buffer via a crafted .fig file.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-2073-1 transfig security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2018-7995 A buffer underwrite vulnerability in get_line() (read.c) in fig2dev 3.2.7a allows an attacker to write prior to the beginning of the buffer via a crafted .fig file.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3760-1 transfig vulnerability
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00321}

epss

{'score': 0.00335}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 10:17 AM
Reserved
Aug 29, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 30, 2018, 1:29 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:43 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Sep 12, 2018, 12:00 AM