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CVE-2017-16899

UnknownEPSS 1.35%

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CVE-2017-16899 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.35%

68.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Xfig ProjectXfig3.2.6a
DebianDebian Linux8.0
DebianDebian Linux9.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16899?
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.
How severe is CVE-2017-16899?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16899 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16899?
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Source: NVD / NIST