CVE-2006-2661: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Tue May 30 2006(Updated: )
ftutil.c in Freetype before 2.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted font file that triggers a null dereference.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Freetype | <2.2 | |
| Debian | =3.1 | |
| Debian | =3.0 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =5.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =6.06 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =5.10 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2006-Jun/0012.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20525
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20591
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20638
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20791
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21062
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21135
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21385
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21701
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23939
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016520
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102705-1
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-176.htm
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1095
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:099
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0500.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/436836/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18329
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0381
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=183676
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-429
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11692
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/291-1/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-2661?
CVE-2006-2661 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2661?
To fix CVE-2006-2661, update FreeType to version 2.2 or later, or apply any available patches from your distribution.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2006-2661?
The potential consequences of CVE-2006-2661 include system crashes and disruption of services due to denial of service.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2006-2661?
CVE-2006-2661 affects FreeType versions prior to 2.2 and specific versions of Debian and Ubuntu Linux.
Is there a public exploit for CVE-2006-2661?
While there is no widely known public exploit for CVE-2006-2661, the vulnerability can be triggered by specially crafted font files.
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