Xfig fig2dev 3.2.7b read.c Object out-of-bounds write

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A vulnerability was found in Xfig fig2dev 3.2.7b. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file read.c. Performing a manipulation as part of Object results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2019-19555. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available.

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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Xfig fig2dev 3.2.7b. This affects an unknown function of the file read.c. The manipulation as part of a Object leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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

The weakness was published 12/04/2019. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-19555 since 12/04/2019. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for 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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• Xfig

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• fig2dev

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• 3.2.7b

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