CVE-2010-2499: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Jul 09 2010(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the Mac_Read_POST_Resource function in base/ftobjs.c 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 LaserWriter PS font file with an embedded PFB fragment.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FreeType | <2.4.0 | |
| Ubuntu | =9.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =9.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =8.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =10.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =6.06 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | <10.6.5 | |
| Debian Linux | =5.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/?30248
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=127909326909362&w=2
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=613162
- http://lists.nongnu.org/archive/html/freetype/2010-07/msg00001.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-963-1
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1024266
- http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/freetype/freetype2.git/commit/?id=c69891a1345640096fbf396e8dd567fe879ce233
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2070
- http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/freetype/freetype2.git/commit/?id=f29f741efbba0a5ce2f16464f648fb8d026ed4c8
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:137
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=127905701201340&w=2
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0578.html
- https://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/?30249
- 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-2010-2499
- http://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/index.php?30248
- http://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/index.php?30249
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=613299
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0578.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-2499?
CVE-2010-2499 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause application crashes and execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2499?
To fix CVE-2010-2499, you need to upgrade FreeType to version 2.4.0 or later.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2010-2499?
CVE-2010-2499 affects FreeType versions prior to 2.4.0 and specific versions of Ubuntu Linux, Debian, and macOS.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2010-2499?
CVE-2010-2499 allows remote attackers to conduct denial of service attacks or potentially execute arbitrary code using crafted font files.
Is CVE-2010-2499 related to any specific file type?
Yes, CVE-2010-2499 exploits a vulnerability in processing crafted LaserWriter PS font files with embedded PFB fragments.
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