CVE-2020-21675
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.06%
Last modified
CVE-2020-21675 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fig2dev Project | Fig2dev | 3.2.7b |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/121.htmlTechnical Description
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/10/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/p/mcj/tickets/78/Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/121.htmlTechnical Description
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/10/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/p/mcj/tickets/78/Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-21675?
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.
How severe is CVE-2020-21675?
CVE-2020-21675 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-21675?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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