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 Linux | =6.06 | |
Ubuntu Linux | =8.04 | |
Ubuntu Linux | =9.04 | |
Ubuntu Linux | =9.10 | |
Ubuntu Linux | =10.04 | |
macOS Yosemite | <10.6.5 | |
Debian GNU/Linux | =5.0 |
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CVE-2010-2499 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause application crashes and execute arbitrary code.
To fix CVE-2010-2499, you need to upgrade FreeType to version 2.4.0 or later.
CVE-2010-2499 affects FreeType versions prior to 2.4.0 and specific versions of Ubuntu Linux, Debian, and macOS.
CVE-2010-2499 allows remote attackers to conduct denial of service attacks or potentially execute arbitrary code using crafted font files.
Yes, CVE-2010-2499 exploits a vulnerability in processing crafted LaserWriter PS font files with embedded PFB fragments.