Heap-based Buffer Over-read in FreeType Affects Multiple Platforms
CVE-2015-9383

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Freetype

Status
Freetype
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 September 2019

What is CVE-2015-9383?

A vulnerability in the FreeType Library prior to version 2.6.2 allows for heap-based buffer over-reads, particularly in the tt_cmap14_validate function, which can potentially lead to arbitrary code execution or application crashes. This flaw can be exploited by processing specially crafted font files, making affected systems at risk if they handle untrusted inputs.

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References

http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/freetype/freetype2.git/c...
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https://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/?46346
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/09/msg0...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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