medium
6.8
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-3814: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Nov 26 2010(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in the Ins_SHZ function in ttinterp.c in FreeType 2.4.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted SHZ bytecode instruction, related to TrueType opcodes, as demonstrated by a PDF document with a crafted embedded font.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
FreeType<=2.4.3
FreeType=1.3.1
FreeType=2.0.6
FreeType=2.0.9
FreeType=2.1
FreeType=2.1.3
FreeType=2.1.4
FreeType=2.1.5
FreeType=2.1.6
FreeType=2.1.7
FreeType=2.1.8
FreeType=2.1.8-rc1
FreeType=2.1.9
FreeType=2.1.10
FreeType=2.2.0
FreeType=2.2.1
FreeType=2.2.10
FreeType=2.3.0
FreeType=2.3.1
FreeType=2.3.2
FreeType=2.3.3
FreeType=2.3.4
FreeType=2.3.5
FreeType=2.3.6
FreeType=2.3.7
FreeType=2.3.8
FreeType=2.3.9
FreeType=2.3.10
FreeType=2.3.11
FreeType=2.3.12
FreeType=2.4.0
FreeType=2.4.1
FreeType=2.4.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-3814?

    CVE-2010-3814 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-3814?

    To fix CVE-2010-3814, update FreeType to version 2.4.4 or later which addresses the vulnerability.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2010-3814?

    CVE-2010-3814 affects various versions of FreeType 2.4.3 and earlier, as well as certain versions of FreeType 1.3.1 and 2.x.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-3814?

    CVE-2010-3814 is categorized as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2010-3814 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2010-3814 can be exploited remotely through the use of crafted SHZ bytecode instructions.

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