CVE-2006-3467: Integer Overflow
First published: Tue Jul 18 2006(Updated: )
Integer overflow in FreeType before 2.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PCF file, as demonstrated by the Red Hat bad1.pcf test file, due to a partial fix of CVE-2006-1861.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FreeType | <=2.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=190593
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0500.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21144
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-324-1
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016522
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21232
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21135
- http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2006-Aug/0002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21285
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0634.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0635.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21566
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21567
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200609-04.xml
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-341-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21793
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21798
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21606
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21626
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-176.htm
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-186.htm
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21701
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21836
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1178
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2006/0052/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22027
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1193
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22332
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22907
- http://www.vmware.com/download/esx/esx-202-200610-patch.html
- http://www.vmware.com/download/esx/esx-213-200610-patch.html
- http://www.vmware.com/download/esx/esx-254-200610-patch.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22875
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-284.htm
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23400
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102705-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23939
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:129
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:148
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2007-10/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27271
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Feb/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33937
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3438
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4522
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4502
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0381
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21062
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10673
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/451426/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/451419/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/451417/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/451404/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/444318/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3467?
CVE-2006-3467 is considered to have a medium severity due to its potential to cause a denial of service and execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3467?
To fix CVE-2006-3467, upgrade FreeType to version 2.2 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2006-3467?
CVE-2006-3467 affects FreeType versions prior to 2.2.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2006-3467?
CVE-2006-3467 can be exploited to cause a denial of service and potentially allow for remote code execution through specially crafted PCF files.
Is CVE-2006-3467 related to any other vulnerabilities?
Yes, CVE-2006-3467 is related to CVE-2006-1861, as it represents a partial fix of that earlier vulnerability.
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