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CVE-2010-3311: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Aug 12 2010(Updated: )

Integer overflow in base/ftstream.c in libXft (aka the X FreeType library) in FreeType before 2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Compact Font Format (CFF) font file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow, related to an "input stream position error" issue, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-1797.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
FreeType=2.3.6
FreeType=2.1.9
FreeType=2.1.10
FreeType=2.3.4
FreeType=2.3.5
FreeType=2.1
FreeType=2.1.5
FreeType=2.3.10
FreeType<=2.3.12
FreeType=1.3.1
FreeType=2.1.8
FreeType=2.2.10
FreeType=2.2.1
FreeType=2.1.3
FreeType=2.3.3
FreeType=2.1.6
FreeType=2.3.0
FreeType=2.3.1
FreeType=2.0.9
FreeType=2.1.8-rc1
FreeType=2.3.7
FreeType=2.0.6
FreeType=2.3.8
FreeType=2.3.11
FreeType=2.3.2
FreeType=2.3.9
FreeType=2.1.7
FreeType=2.1.4
FreeType=2.2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-3311?

    CVE-2010-3311 has been classified as important due to its potential for denial of service and arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-3311?

    To fix CVE-2010-3311, update FreeType to version 2.3.12 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2010-3311?

    CVE-2010-3311 affects multiple versions of FreeType prior to 2.4, including versions 1.3.1, 2.0.6 through 2.3.11.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-3311?

    CVE-2010-3311 is an integer overflow vulnerability that can lead to a heap-based buffer overflow.

  • Can CVE-2010-3311 lead to remote code execution?

    Yes, CVE-2010-3311 can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through specially crafted font files.

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