VDB-102557 · CVE-2017-9670 · GCVE-0-2017-9670

Gnuplot 5.2.rc1 set.c load_tic_series uninitialized pointer

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Gnuplot 5.2.rc1. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function load_tic_series of the file set.c. The manipulation leads to uninitialized pointer. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-9670. Local access is required to approach this attack. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Gnuplot 5.2.rc1. This issue affects the function load_tic_series of the file set.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uninitialized pointer vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-824. The product accesses or uses a pointer that has not been initialized. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An uninitialized stack variable vulnerability in load_tic_series() in set.c in gnuplot 5.2.rc1 allows an attacker to cause Denial of Service (Segmentation fault and Memory Corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact when a victim opens a specially crafted file.

The bug was discovered 06/15/2017. The weakness was disclosed 06/15/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at sourceforge.net. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-9670 since 06/15/2017. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Name

Gnuplot

Version

5.2.rc1

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.5

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uninitialized pointer
CWE: CWE-824 / CWE-908
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: sourceforge.net
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-9670 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-9670
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-102557

Entryinfo

Created: 06/15/2017 18:51
Updated: 08/14/2025 16:21
Changes: 06/15/2017 18:51 (55), 10/18/2019 10:45 (2), 08/14/2025 16:21 (17)
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