CVE-2025-31163: Segmentation fault in fig2dev in version 3.2.9a allows an attacker to availability via local input manipulatio

Routine

MEDIUM 6.6WATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-31163 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.6) affecting fig2dev. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Segmentation fault in fig2dev in version 3.2.9a allows an attacker to availability via local input manipulation via put_patternarc function.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.6 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 91%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-476
Published	2025-03-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): redhat-cnalr · Vendor: fig2dev project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-03-28 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

fig2dev project fig2dev DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.2.9a

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.2.9a

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy fig2dev || rpm -q fig2dev || fig2dev --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.2.9a (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison fig2dev sudo apt install fig2dev=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2.9a> sudo apt-mark hold fig2dev

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list fig2dev sudo dnf downgrade fig2dev-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2.9a> sudo dnf versionlock add fig2dev

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-31163?

fig2dev: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-31163 being exploited?

CVE-2025-31163 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-31163 affect?

CVE-2025-31163 affects fig2dev. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.6). Segmentation fault in fig2dev in version 3.2.9a allows an attacker to availability via local input manipulation via put_patternarc function.

How urgent is CVE-2025-31163?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

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