CVE-2021-40241: xfig_project xfig Classic Buffer Overflow
CVSS: 9.8v3.1CriticalModified
AliasesMGASA-2023-0101UBUNTU-CVE-2021-40241DEBIAN-CVE-2021-40241DLA-3353-1
Published 31-10-2022Last modified 07-05-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-40241 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Classic Buffer Overflow vulnerability in xfig_project xfig. EPSS estimates a 1.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 63.6% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
9.8/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
1.04%
0%100%
Low · +0.02 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 31-10-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 07-05-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
xfig 3.2.7 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 4 sources · 1 versionCritical 9.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 4 agree
- OSV · UbuntuEcosystem advisory · calculated9.8CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- OSV · DebianEcosystem advisory · calculated9.8CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- NVDNIST9.8CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
1.04%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
64%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.02 pp
From 1.02% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score1.04%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (bugs.debian.org)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Debian1 product
- xfig< 1:3.2.8a-1 | < 1:3.2.7a-3+deb10u1
Mageia1 product
- xfig< 3.2.7b-1.1.mga8
Ubuntu1 product
- xfigAll versions (No fix recorded)
Xfig_project1 product
- xfig3.2.7
4 vendors · 4 products
References
8 links
bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=992395REPORTExploitIssue TrackingMailing ListThird Party Advisory