CVE-2020-21683

fig2dev: A global buffer overflow in the shade_or_tint_name_after_declare_color in genpstricks.c of fig2dev 3.2.7b allows atta...

CVE-2020-21683 is fixed in 2 products on 1 platform, first by fig2dev 1:3.2.6a-6ubuntu1.1+esm1, released March 28, 2025. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

Routine
CVSS
n/a
Medium
Exploitation
None reported
No vendor assessment
CISA KEV
Not listed
Not in the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
EPSS
0.0078
56th percentile

A global buffer overflow in the shade_or_tint_name_after_declare_color in genpstricks.c of fig2dev 3.2.7b allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DOS) via converting a xfig file into pstricks format.

Where it's fixed

ProductFixed inFixReleased
Linux
fig2dev · Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) 1:3.2.6a-6ubuntu1.1+esm1 fig2dev 1:3.2.6a-6ubuntu1.1+esm1 Mar 28, 2025
fig2dev · Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) 1:3.2.7a-7ubuntu0.1+esm1 fig2dev 1:3.2.7a-7ubuntu0.1+esm1 Mar 28, 2025
transfig · Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) 1:3.2.6a-6ubuntu1.1+esm1 transfig 1:3.2.6a-6ubuntu1.1+esm1 Mar 28, 2025

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