CVE-2017-16899

7.1 HIGH
Published: November 20, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=881143
Source: cve@mitre.org
Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=881143
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.1 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.4%
63th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

xfig_project debian