CVE-2010-2808: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 6, 2010
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Updated

A stack-based buffer overflow was found in the way FreeType font rendering engine processed certain Adobe Type 1 Mac Font File (LWFN) fonts. An attacker could use this flaw to create a specially-crafted font file that, when opened, would cause an application linked against libfreetype to crash, or, possibly execute arbitrary code.

Upstream bug report: [1] https://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/?30658

Public reproducer: [2] http://alt.swiecki.net/j/f/sigsegv31.ttf

Upstream changeset: [3] http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/freetype/freetype2.git/commit/?id=81f3472c0ba7b8f6466e2e214fa8c1c17fade975

Credit: Robert Swiecki

Other sources

Buffer overflow in the MacReadPOSTResource function in base/ftobjs.c in FreeType before 2.4.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Adobe Type 1 Mac Font File (aka LWFN) font.

Affected Software

9 affected components
FreeType FreeType<2.4.2
Apple iOS and macOS<10.6.5
Apple iPhone OS<4.2
Apple tvOS<4.1.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=9.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=8.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=9.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=10.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=6.06

Event History

Aug 6, 2010
Data Sourced
01:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Aug 19, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:43 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-2808?

CVE-2010-2808 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause crashes in applications that utilize the FreeType library.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-2808?

To resolve CVE-2010-2808, you should update FreeType to version 2.4.2 or later, or apply vendor-recommended patches.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2010-2808?

CVE-2010-2808 affects multiple platforms, including FreeType versions up to 2.4.2 and various versions of macOS, iPhone OS, tvOS, and Ubuntu Linux.

4

What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2010-2808?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2010-2808 by crafting a malicious Adobe Type 1 Mac Font File that triggers a stack-based buffer overflow when processed.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2010-2808 on users or systems?

The impact of CVE-2010-2808 includes potential application crashes or denial of service when users open a malicious font file.

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