How severe is CVE-2009-4228?

CVE-2009-4228 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-4228 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-4228?

CVE-2009-4228 primarily affects Xfig. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4228?

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

When was CVE-2009-4228 published?

CVE-2009-4228 was published on 2009-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-4228

CVE-2009-4228 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xfig with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Xfig
Published: 2009-12-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack consumption vulnerability in u_bound.c in Xfig 3.2.5b and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long string in a malformed .fig file that uses the 1.3 file format, possibly related to the readfp_fig function in f_read.c.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4228?: Stack consumption vulnerability in u_bound.c in Xfig 3.2.5b and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long string in a malformed .fig file that uses the 1.3 file format, possibly related to the readfp_fig function in f_read.c.
How severe is CVE-2009-4228?: CVE-2009-4228 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-4228 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-4228?: CVE-2009-4228 primarily affects Xfig. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4228?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-4228 published?: CVE-2009-4228 was published on 2009-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:xfig:xfig:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xfig:xfig:3.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xfig:xfig:3.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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