Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the read_1_3_textobject function in f_readold.c in Xfig 3.2.5b and earlier, and in the read_textobject function in read1_3.c in fig2dev in Transfig 3.2.5a and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a malformed .fig file that uses the 1.3 file format. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xfig | Xfig | <= 3.2.5b |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=559274
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37571Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37577Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:010
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/12/03/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37193Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0108
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=543905
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54525
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=559274
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37571Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37577Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:010
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/12/03/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37193Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-4227?
CVE-2009-4227 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Stack-based buffer overflow in the read_1_3_textobject function in f_readold.c in Xfig 3.2.5b and earlier, and in the read_textobject function in read1_3.c in fig2dev in Transfig 3.2.5a and earlier, a...
How severe is CVE-2009-4227?
CVE-2009-4227 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-4227?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xfig Xfig.