FreeType 2.5.3 parse_fond Array Index memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in FreeType 2.5.3. This issue affects the function parse_fond. The manipulation results in memory corruption (Array Index). This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2014-9672. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in FreeType 2.5.3 (Software Library). Affected is the function parse_fond. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability (Array Index). 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.

The weakness was shared 12/06/2014 by Mateusz Jurczyk (j00ru) with Google as FreeType 2.5.4 as confirmed news (Website). The advisory is shared for download at freetype.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-9672 since 02/07/2015. 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.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 82479 (Debian DLA-185-1 : freetype security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 123566 (Oracle Solaris 10 Multiple Vulnerabilities (Third Party Bulletin - April 2015)).

Upgrading to version 2.5.4 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at sourceforge.net. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. The news contains the following remark:

FreeType 2.5.4 has been released. All users should upgrade due to another fix for vulnerability CVE-2014-2240 in the CFF driver. The library also contains a new round of patches for better protection against malformed fonts.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (100827), Tenable (82479), SecurityFocus (BID 72986†), SecurityTracker (ID 1031711†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-48798†). The entries VDB-69067, VDB-69068, VDB-69069 and VDB-69070 are related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Name: Array Index
Class: Memory corruption / Array Index
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 82479
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-185-1 : freetype security update
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OpenVAS ID: 703188
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3188-1 (freetype - security update)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: FreeType 2.5.4
Patch: git.savannah.gnu.org

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02/07/2015 +63 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: FreeType 2.5.4
Researcher: Mateusz Jurczyk (j00ru)
Organization: Google
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-9672 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-9672
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-69084

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X-Force: 100827 - FreeType parse_fond denial of service, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 72986 - FreeType Versions Prior to 2.5.4 Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1031711 - FreeType Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Bypass Security Features, Deny Service, and Execute Arbitrary Code
Vulnerability Center: 48798 - FreeType before 2.5.4 Remote DoS or Information Disclosure due to an Error in the \x27parse_fond\x27 Function, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/09/2015 15:59
Updated: 03/09/2022 00:01
Changes: 02/09/2015 15:59 (80), 06/21/2017 10:53 (10), 03/08/2022 23:50 (4), 03/09/2022 00:01 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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