CVE-2014-9670: Integer Overflow

Published Feb 8, 2015
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Updated

Multiple integer signedness errors in the pcfgetencodings function in pcf/pcfread.c in FreeType before 2.5.4 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (integer overflow, NULL pointer dereference, and application crash) via a crafted PCF file that specifies negative values for the first column and first row.

Affected Software

24 affected components
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
openSUSE openSUSE=13.1
openSUSE openSUSE=13.2
Fedoraproject Fedora=20
Fedoraproject Fedora=21
Oracle Solaris=10.0
Oracle Solaris=11.2
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Hpc Node=6
redhat Enterprise Linux Hpc Node=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Hpc Node Eus=7.1
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=6.6.z
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.1
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=10.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=15.04
FreeType FreeType<=2.5.3

Event History

Feb 8, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-9670?

CVE-2014-9670 has a severity rating that affects the stability of applications by causing denial of service due to integer signedness errors.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-9670?

To fix CVE-2014-9670, update FreeType to version 2.5.4 or later.

3

What are the implications of CVE-2014-9670?

CVE-2014-9670 can lead to denial of service through application crashes due to crafted PCF files.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2014-9670?

CVE-2014-9670 affects FreeType versions up to and including 2.5.3 and various Linux distributions listed in the advisory.

5

Can CVE-2014-9670 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-9670 can be exploited remotely by attackers using specially crafted PCF files.

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