CVE-2008-1808: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Jun 16 2008(Updated: )
Multiple off-by-one errors in FreeType2 before 2.3.6 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted table in a Printer Font Binary (PFB) file or (2) a crafted SHC instruction in a TrueType Font (TTF) file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FreeType | =1.3.1 | |
| FreeType | =2.0.6 | |
| FreeType | =2.0.9 | |
| FreeType | =2.1.7 | |
| FreeType | =2.1.9 | |
| FreeType | =2.1.10 | |
| FreeType | =2.2.0 | |
| FreeType | =2.2.1 | |
| FreeType | =2.2.10 | |
| FreeType | =2.3.3 | |
| FreeType | =2.3.4 | |
| FreeType | =2.3.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=717
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?group_id=3157&release_id=605780
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29637
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29639
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020240
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30600
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31709
- http://www.vmware.com/support/ws6/doc/releasenotes_ws6.html
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- http://secunia.com/advisories/30967
- http://www.vmware.com/support/player/doc/releasenotes_player.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30819
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31711
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31856
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31900
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3129
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-643-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31823
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31577
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3026
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31479
- http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0255
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- http://secunia.com/advisories/35204
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- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3438
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1808?
CVE-2008-1808 has a critical severity level due to its potential for arbitrary code execution through heap-based buffer overflows.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1808?
To fix CVE-2008-1808, upgrade FreeType to version 2.3.6 or later where the vulnerability is patched.
Which versions of FreeType are affected by CVE-2008-1808?
CVE-2008-1808 affects FreeType versions before 2.3.6, including versions such as 1.3.1, 2.0.6, and 2.3.5.
What types of files can exploit CVE-2008-1808?
CVE-2008-1808 can be exploited using crafted Printer Font Binary (PFB) files or malicious TrueType Font (TTF) files.
Who can exploit CVE-2008-1808?
CVE-2008-1808 can be exploited by context-dependent attackers who can introduce crafted font files to vulnerable systems.
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