CVE-2020-21681: fig2dev_project fig2dev Classic Buffer Overflow

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2020-21681 is a medium (CVSS 5.5) Classic Buffer Overflow vulnerability in fig2dev_project fig2dev. EPSS estimates a 0.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 53.1% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 10-08-2021
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 04-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A global buffer overflow in the set_color component in genge.c of fig2dev 3.2.7b allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DOS) via converting a xfig file into ge format.

• CWE-120Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')The product copies an input buffer to an output buffer without verifying that the size of the input buffer is less than the size of the output buffer.