VDB-37584 · CVE-2007-3506 · BID 24708

FreeType 2.3.3 ft_bitmap_assure_buffer memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in FreeType 2.3.3. This affects the function ft_bitmap_assure_buffer. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2007-3506. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in FreeType 2.3.3 (Software Library). Affected is the function ft_bitmap_assure_buffer. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The ft_bitmap_assure_buffer function in src/base/ftbimap.c in FreeType 2.3.3 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors involving bitmap fonts, related to a "memory buffer overwrite bug."

The weakness was shared 07/02/2007 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at sourceforge.net. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2007-3506 since 07/02/2007. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 24708†) and Secunia (SA25884†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

06/29/2007 🔍
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07/02/2007 +3 days 🔍
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03/15/2015 +2813 days 🔍
09/05/2018 +1270 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: sourceforge.net
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2007-3506 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-3506
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-37584
SecurityFocus: 24708 - FreeType Bitmap Font Handling Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 25884 - FreeType Bitmap Font Handling Vulnerability, Moderately Critical

Entryinfo

Created: 03/15/2015 15:58
Updated: 09/05/2018 07:19
Changes: 03/15/2015 15:58 (54), 09/05/2018 07:19 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:3F2:103

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