How severe is CVE-2009-4227?

CVE-2009-4227 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-4227 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-4227?

CVE-2009-4227 primarily affects Xfig. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4227?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2009-4227 published?

CVE-2009-4227 was published on 2009-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-4227

CVE-2009-4227 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xfig with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Xfig
Published: 2009-12-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the read_1_3_textobject function in f_readold.c in Xfig 3.2.5b and earlier, and in the read_textobject function in read1_3.c in fig2dev in Transfig 3.2.5a and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a malformed .fig file that uses the 1.3 file format. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4227?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the read_1_3_textobject function in f_readold.c in Xfig 3.2.5b and earlier, and in the read_textobject function in read1_3.c in fig2dev in Transfig 3.2.5a and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a malformed .fig file that uses the 1.3 file format. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2009-4227?: CVE-2009-4227 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-4227 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-4227?: CVE-2009-4227 primarily affects Xfig. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4227?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-4227 published?: CVE-2009-4227 was published on 2009-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:xfig:xfig:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xfig:xfig:3.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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