CVE-2020-21675

transfig: A stack-based buffer overflow in the genptk_text component in genptk.c could result in a denial of service

Published Aug 10, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 5.5 Medium EPSS 1.1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A stack-based buffer overflow in the genptk_text component in genptk.c of fig2dev 3.2.7b allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DOS) via converting a xfig file into ptk format.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-2778-1 fig2dev security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2020-14443 A stack-based buffer overflow in the genptk_text component in genptk.c of fig2dev 3.2.7b allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DOS) via converting a xfig file into ptk format.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5864-1 Fig2dev vulnerabilities
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 2:30 PM
Reserved
Aug 13, 2020, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 10, 2021, 9:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:03 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Aug 10, 2021, 12:00 AM