Xfig: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code

Background

Xfig is an interactive drawing tool.

Description

A stack-based buffer overflow and a stack consumption vulnerability have been found in Xfig.

Impact

A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially-crafted file, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution or a Denial of Service condition.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All Xfig users should upgrade to the latest version:

 # emerge --sync
 # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-gfx/xfig-3.2.5c"