NULL Pointer Dereference in FreeType 2 Affects Multiple Platforms
CVE-2018-6942

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Freetype
Status
Freetype
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 February 2018

Summary

An issue has been identified in the FreeType 2 library where a NULL pointer dereference occurs within the Ins_GETVARIATION() function of the ttinterp.c file. This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit crafted font files, potentially leading to Denial of Service (DoS) conditions. Affected versions include FreeType 2 through 2.9. It is important for users and organizations using FreeType to apply necessary updates or mitigations to prevent exploitation.

References

https://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/freetype/freetype2.git/...
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https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=5736
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/3572-1/
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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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