CVE-2010-4262
CVE-2010-4262 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xfig with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Xfig
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Xfig 3.2.4 and 3.2.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a FIG image with a crafted color definition.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2010-4262?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in Xfig 3.2.4 and 3.2.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a FIG image with a crafted color definition.
- How severe is CVE-2010-4262?
- CVE-2010-4262 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2010-4262 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2010-4262?
- CVE-2010-4262 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-2010-4262?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2010-4262 published?
- CVE-2010-4262 was published on 2010-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-December/052247.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42579
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:010
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/12/03/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/12/06/8
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45177
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/3232
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0108
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=657981
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=659676
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:xfig:xfig:3.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:xfig:xfig:3.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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