FreeType up to 2.3.12 Mac_Read_POST_Resource memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in FreeType. The affected element is the function Mac_Read_POST_Resource. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2010-2499. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in FreeType (Software Library) and classified as critical. This issue affects the function Mac_Read_POST_Resource. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in the Mac_Read_POST_Resource function in base/ftobjs.c 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 LaserWriter PS font file with an embedded PFB fragment.

The weakness was released 08/19/2010 by Robert Swiecki (Website). The advisory is shared at lists.nongnu.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2010-2499. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 48217 (CentOS 4 / 5 : freetype (CESA-2010:0578)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CentOS 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 (48217), SecurityFocus (BID 41663†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-26569†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-54405, VDB-54404, VDB-54403 and VDB-54402. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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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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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 48217
Nessus Name: CentOS 4 / 5 : freetype (CESA-2010:0578)
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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 🔍
08/19/2010 +23 days 🔍
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09/23/2021 +2380 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: RHSA-2010:0578
Researcher: Robert Swiecki
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2010-2499 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-2499
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-54401

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SecurityFocus: 41663 - FreeType Versions Prior to 2.4.0 Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 48951
Vulnerability Center: 26569 - FreeType Prior to 2.4.0 Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability Allows Arbitrary Code Execution, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2015 14:37
Updated: 09/23/2021 10:02
Changes: 03/19/2015 14:37 (60), 03/01/2017 10:10 (10), 09/23/2021 09:57 (7), 09/23/2021 09:59 (1), 09/23/2021 10:02 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:B98:103

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