CVE-2017-9670

7.8 HIGH
Published: June 15, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

An uninitialized stack variable vulnerability in load_tic_series() in set.c in gnuplot 5.2.rc1 allows an attacker to cause Denial of Service (Segmentation fault and Memory Corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact when a victim opens a specially crafted file.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://sourceforge.net/p/gnuplot/bugs/1933/
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch Third Party Advisory
https://sourceforge.net/p/gnuplot/bugs/1933/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Third Party Advisory

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.9%
54th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

gnuplot