CVE-2017-16899 — HIGH (7.1)

Vulnerability Description

An array index error in the fig2dev program in Xfig 3.2.6a allows remote attackers to cause a denial-of-service attack or information disclosure with a maliciously crafted Fig format file, related to a negative font value in dev/gentikz.c, and the read_textobject functions in read.c and read1_3.c.

CVSS Score

7.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xfig Project	Xfig	3.2.6a
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-129

References

https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=881143Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=881143Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-16899?

CVE-2017-16899 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). An array index error in the fig2dev program in Xfig 3.2.6a allows remote attackers to cause a denial-of-service attack or information disclosure with a maliciously crafted Fig format file, related to ...

How severe is CVE-2017-16899?

CVE-2017-16899 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-16899?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xfig Project Xfig, Debian Debian Linux.