# CVE-2020-21675: fig2dev: A stack-based buffer overflow in the genptk_text component in genptk.c of fig2dev 3.2.7b allows attackers to cause a...

CVE-2020-21675 is fixed in 2 products on 1 platform, first by fig2dev 1:3.2.6a-6ubuntu1.1, released September 20, 2021. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-21675
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0106
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Aug 10, 2021

## Description

A stack-based buffer overflow in the genptk_text component in genptk.c of fig2dev 3.2.7b allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DOS) via converting a xfig file into ptk format.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | fig2dev Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1:3.2.6a-6ubuntu1.1 | [fig2dev 1:3.2.6a-6ubuntu1.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-fig2dev-1-3.2.6a-6ubuntu1.1.md) | Sep 20, 2021 |
| Linux | fig2dev Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1:3.2.7a-7ubuntu0.1 | [fig2dev 1:3.2.7a-7ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-fig2dev-1-3.2.7a-7ubuntu0.1.md) | Sep 20, 2021 |
| Linux | transfig Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1:3.2.6a-6ubuntu1.1 | [transfig 1:3.2.6a-6ubuntu1.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-transfig-1-3.2.6a-6ubuntu1.1.md) | Sep 20, 2021 |

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