CVE-2019-19555
CVE-2019-19555 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xfig Project Xfig with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Xfig Project Xfig
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
read_textobject in read.c in Xfig fig2dev 3.2.7b has a stack-based buffer overflow because of an incorrect sscanf.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-19555?
- read_textobject in read.c in Xfig fig2dev 3.2.7b has a stack-based buffer overflow because of an incorrect sscanf.
- How severe is CVE-2019-19555?
- CVE-2019-19555 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-19555 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-19555?
- CVE-2019-19555 affects Xfig Project Xfig. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-19555?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-19555 published?
- CVE-2019-19555 was published on 2019-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/01/msg00018.html
- https://sourceforge.net/p/mcj/tickets/55/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:xfig_project:xfig:3.2.7:b:*:*:*:*:*:*
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