# CVE-2010-4262: Stack-based buffer overflow in Xfig 3.2.4 and 3.2.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitr

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2010-12-17 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Xfig 3.2.4 and 3.2.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a FIG image with a crafted color definition.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/12/06/8
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/3232
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42579
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=659676
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:010
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45177
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0108
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=657981
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-December/052247.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/12/03/2

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