FreeType up to 2.3.12 numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in FreeType. This issue affects some unknown processing. Performing a manipulation results in numeric error. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2010-2497. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in FreeType (Software Library). This affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-189. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Integer underflow in glyph handling in FreeType before 2.4.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted font file.

The weakness was shared 08/19/2010 by Robert Swiecki (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at lists.nongnu.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2010-2497. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 48195 (Mandriva Linux Security Advisory : freetype2 (MDVSA-2010:137)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 118238 (FreeType Multiple Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 2.1.7 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (48195), SecurityFocus (BID 41663†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-26567†). The entries VDB-54405, VDB-54404, VDB-54403 and VDB-54402 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 48195
Nessus Name: Mandriva Linux Security Advisory : freetype2 (MDVSA-2010:137)
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OpenVAS ID: 67706
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2070-1 (freetype)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: FreeType 2.1.7
Patch: git.savannah.gnu.org

Timelineinfo

06/28/2010 🔍
07/14/2010 +16 days 🔍
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07/27/2010 +13 days 🔍
07/30/2010 +3 days 🔍
08/19/2010 +20 days 🔍
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03/19/2015 +1673 days 🔍
09/23/2021 +2380 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: dsa-2070
Researcher: Robert Swiecki
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2010-2497 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-2497
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-54399

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SecurityFocus: 41663 - FreeType Versions Prior to 2.4.0 Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 48951
Vulnerability Center: 26567 - FreeType Prior to 2.4.0 Remote Integer Overflow Vulnerability Allows Arbitrary Code Execution, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2015 14:37
Updated: 09/23/2021 09:43
Changes: 03/19/2015 14:37 (61), 03/01/2017 10:10 (10), 09/23/2021 09:34 (7), 09/23/2021 09:39 (1), 09/23/2021 09:43 (1)
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