medium
6.8
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-3855: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Nov 26 2010(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in the ft_var_readpackedpoints function in truetype/ttgxvar.c in FreeType 2.4.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted TrueType GX font.

Credit: secalert@redhat.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=2.1.9
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-2010-3855?

    CVE-2010-3855 has a high severity due to the potential for remote attackers to crash the application or execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-3855?

    To fix CVE-2010-3855, you should upgrade to FreeType version 2.4.4 or later, which contains the required patches.

  • What types of attacks can CVE-2010-3855 facilitate?

    CVE-2010-3855 can facilitate denial of service attacks by crashing applications using vulnerable FreeType versions when processing malicious TrueType fonts.

  • Which versions of FreeType are affected by CVE-2010-3855?

    CVE-2010-3855 affects FreeType versions 2.4.3 and earlier, as well as other specific older versions such as 1.3.1, 2.0.6, and others.

  • Is it possible to exploit CVE-2010-3855 remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2010-3855 can be exploited remotely through crafted TrueType GX fonts, leading to potential application crashes or code execution.

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