Description
A stack-based buffer overflow in the genpstrx_text() component in genpstricks.c of fig2dev 3.2.7b allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DOS) via converting a xfig file into pstricks format.
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 | 1:3.2.8-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | fig2dev | 1:3.2.8-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | fig2dev | 1:3.2.8-1 | — |
| Debian 10 | fig2dev | 1:3.2.7a-5+deb10u5 | DLA-3304-1 |
| Debian 9 | fig2dev | 1:3.2.6a-2+deb9u4 | DLA-2778-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | fig2dev | 1:3.2.7a-7ubuntu0.1 | USN-5864-1 |
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | fig2dev | 1:3.2.6a-6ubuntu1.1 | USN-5864-1 |
Advisories 3
- USN-5864-1 fig2dev vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 27, 2026
- DLA-3304-1 fig2dev - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DLA-2778-1 fig2dev - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026