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.
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 | xfig | 1:3.2.9-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | xfig | 1:3.2.9-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | xfig | No fix yet | — |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 12 SP5 | xfig | 3.2.8a-4.6.1 | SUSE-SU-2024:1196-1 |
Advisories 1
- SUSE-SU-2024:1196-1 Security update for xfig SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · May 2, 2025