Vulnerability Description
Stack consumption vulnerability in u_bound.c in Xfig 3.2.5b and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long string in a malformed .fig file that uses the 1.3 file format, possibly related to the readfp_fig function in f_read.c.
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://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:010
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0108
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=543905
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=559274
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:010
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0108
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=543905
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-4228?
CVE-2009-4228 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Stack consumption vulnerability in u_bound.c in Xfig 3.2.5b and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long string in a malformed .fig file that uses th...
How severe is CVE-2009-4228?
CVE-2009-4228 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-4228?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xfig Xfig.