# CVE-2023-45920: xfig: Xfig v3.2.8 was discovered to contain a NULL pointer dereference when calling XGetWMHints()

CVE-2023-45920 is fixed in xfig on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2023-45920, released March 27, 2024. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-45920
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 4.2 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0023
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Mar 27, 2024

## Description

Xfig v3.2.8 was discovered to contain a NULL pointer dereference when calling XGetWMHints(). NOTE: this is disputed because it is not expected that an X application should continue to run when there is arbitrary anomalous behavior from the X server or window manager.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | xfig Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 1:3.2.9-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-45920](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-45920.md) | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Linux | xfig Debian 14 | 1:3.2.9-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-45920](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-45920.md) | Mar 27, 2024 |

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