CVE-2010-4262 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause a crash in Xfig by tricking a user into opening a malicious FIG image with a crafted color definition.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2010-4262?
CVE-2010-4262 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Dec 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4262?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xfig Xfig.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4262?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2010-4262 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-4262 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2010-4262, GHSA-25j8-p372-9f6w.