CVE-2019-19555 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

read_textobject in read.c in Xfig fig2dev 3.2.7b has a stack-based buffer overflow because of an incorrect sscanf.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xfig Project	Xfig	3.2.7

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/01/msg00018.html
https://sourceforge.net/p/mcj/tickets/55/ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/01/msg00018.html
https://sourceforge.net/p/mcj/tickets/55/ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-19555?

CVE-2019-19555 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). read_textobject in read.c in Xfig fig2dev 3.2.7b has a stack-based buffer overflow because of an incorrect sscanf.

How severe is CVE-2019-19555?

CVE-2019-19555 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-19555?

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