Description
A buffer underwrite vulnerability in get_line() (read.c) in fig2dev 3.2.7a allows an attacker to write prior to the beginning of the buffer via a crafted .fig file.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | fig2dev | 1:3.2.7a-3 | — |
| Debian 13 | fig2dev | 1:3.2.7a-3 | — |
| Debian 12 | fig2dev | 1:3.2.7a-3 | — |
| Debian 8 | transfig | 1:3.2.5.e-4+deb8u2 | DLA-2073-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | transfig | 1:3.2.5.e-5ubuntu0.1 | USN-3760-1 |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | transfig | 1:3.2.5.e-1ubuntu1.1 | USN-3760-1 |
Show 1 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS | fig2dev | No fix yet | — |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 15 | transfig | 3.2.6a-4.3.51 | SUSE-SU-2019:1291-1 |
| SLES 12 SP5 | transfig | 3.2.5e-2.8.2 | SUSE-SU-2020:1806-1 |
| SLES 12 SP4 | transfig | 3.2.5e-2.8.2 | SUSE-SU-2020:1806-1 |
Show 2 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES for SAP 12 SP5 | transfig | 3.2.5e-2.8.2 | SUSE-SU-2020:1806-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP4 | transfig | 3.2.5e-2.8.2 | SUSE-SU-2020:1806-1 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | transfig | 3.2.8a-5.1 | openSUSE-SU-2024:11472-1 |
| openSUSE Leap 15.1 | transfig | 3.2.6a-lp151.4.3.1 | openSUSE-SU-2019:1455-1 |
| openSUSE Leap 15.0 | transfig | 3.2.6a-lp151.4.3.1 | openSUSE-SU-2019:1455-1 |
Advisories 6
- USN-3760-1 transfig vulnerability Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 27, 2026
- DLA-2073-1 transfig - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2020:1806-1 Security update for transfig SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2019:1455-1 Security update for transfig SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2019:1291-1 Security update for transfig SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2024:11472-1 transfig-3.2.8a-5.1 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026