CVE-2010-2497: Integer Underflow
First published: Fri Jul 09 2010(Updated: )
Integer underflow in glyph handling 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 font file.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FreeType | <2.4.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | <10.6.5 | |
| Debian | =5.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:137
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=127905701201340&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=127909326909362&w=2
- https://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/?30082
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=613154
- http://lists.nongnu.org/archive/html/freetype/2010-07/msg00001.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2070
- https://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/?30083
- http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/freetype/freetype2.git/commit/?id=7d3d2cc4fef72c6be9c454b3809c387e12b44cfc
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Nov/msg00000.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4435
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48951
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-2497
- http://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/index.php?30082
- http://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/index.php?30083
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=613299
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-2497?
CVE-2010-2497 has a severity level that can lead to a denial of service or potential arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2497?
To fix CVE-2010-2497, update FreeType to version 2.4.0 or later.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2010-2497?
The potential impacts of CVE-2010-2497 include application crashes and possible remote code execution.
Which software is affected by CVE-2010-2497?
CVE-2010-2497 affects FreeType versions before 2.4.0, macOS versions prior to 10.6.5, and Debian GNU/Linux 5.0.
Who reported CVE-2010-2497?
CVE-2010-2497 was reported by Robert Swiecki.
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