Gnu · Gnuplot · CVE-2017-9670
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
gnuplot version 5.2.rc1
**Description**
The issue is related to an uninitialized stack variable vulnerability in the load tic series() function in set.c. This vulnerability can be exploited when a victim opens a specially crafted file, potentially leading to Denial of Service (Segmentation fault and Memory Corruption) or other unspecified impacts.
**Recommendations**
For gnuplot version 5.2.rc1, consider avoiding the use of the load tic series() function until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, restrict the opening of files from untrusted sources to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.