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 5.5/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
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
- Aug 10, 2021
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified