CVE-2014-9672: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sun Feb 08 2015(Updated: )
Array index error in the parse_fond function in base/ftmac.c in FreeType before 2.5.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) or obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted FOND resource in a Mac font file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =10.0 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =11.2 | |
| Debian Linux | =7.0 | |
| Ubuntu | =10.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =15.04 | |
| FreeType | <=2.5.3 | |
| openSUSE | =13.1 | |
| openSUSE | =13.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0083.html
- http://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=155
- http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/freetype/freetype2.git/commit/?id=18a8f0d9943369449bc4de92d411c78fb08d616c
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-03/msg00091.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134395/FreeType-2.5.3-Mac-FOND-Resource-Parsing-Out-Of-Bounds-Read-From-Stack.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3188
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:055
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2015-2511959.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72986
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2510-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2739-1
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201503-05
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-9672?
CVE-2014-9672 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for denial of service and information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9672?
To fix CVE-2014-9672, upgrade FreeType to version 2.5.4 or later.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2014-9672?
CVE-2014-9672 affects various systems including Oracle Solaris, Debian, and multiple versions of Ubuntu and openSUSE.
What kind of attack does CVE-2014-9672 enable?
CVE-2014-9672 enables attacks that can cause denial of service through out-of-bounds read vulnerabilities in specific Mac font files.
Is CVE-2014-9672 still relevant today?
While CVE-2014-9672 is an old vulnerability, it remains relevant for systems still using affected software versions.
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