CVE-2025-46398

Xfig: fig2dev stack-overflow via read_objects

Description

In xfig diagramming tool, a stack-overflow while running fig2dev allows memory corruption via local input manipulation via read_objects function.

Category

4.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-46398 vdb entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2362055 issue tracking
https://sourceforge.net/p/mcj/tickets/191/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-46398?
CVE-2025-46398 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-46398?
To fix CVE-2025-46398, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-46398 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-46398 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-46398?
CVE-2025-46398 affects Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.
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