Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Xfig 3.2.4 and 3.2.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a FIG image with a crafted color definition.
CVSS Score
6.8
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xfig | Xfig | 3.2.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-December/052247.hExploitPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42579Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:010
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/12/03/2Exploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/12/06/8Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45177Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/3232Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0108
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=657981Exploit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=659676ExploitPatch
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-December/052247.hExploitPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42579Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:010
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/12/03/2Exploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/12/06/8Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-4262?
CVE-2010-4262 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Stack-based buffer overflow in Xfig 3.2.4 and 3.2.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a FIG image with a crafted color definition.
How severe is CVE-2010-4262?
CVE-2010-4262 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-2010-4262?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xfig Xfig.