Heap-based Buffer Overflow in FreeType 2 Affects Multiple Platforms
CVE-2017-8105

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Freetype

Status
Freetype
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 April 2017

What is CVE-2017-8105?

FreeType 2, prior to March 24, 2017, contains a vulnerability that allows an out-of-bounds write due to a heap-based buffer overflow. This issue arises in the t1_decoder_parse_charstrings function within the psaux/t1decode.c file, potentially leading to unauthorized access or system compromise.

References

http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/freetype/freetype2.git/c...
x_refsource_MISC
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-14
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_GENTOO
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99093
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2017-8105 : Heap-based Buffer Overflow in FreeType 2 Affects Multiple Platforms