CVE-2015-9383
First published: Tue Sep 03 2019(Updated: )
FreeType before 2.6.2 has a heap-based buffer over-read in tt_cmap14_validate in sfnt/ttcmap.c.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Freetype Freetype | <2.6.2 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =12.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| debian/freetype | 2.10.4+dfsg-1+deb11u1 2.12.1+dfsg-5+deb12u3 2.13.3+dfsg-1 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/freetype/freetype2.git/commit/?id=57cbb8c148999ba8f14ed53435fc071ac9953afd
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/09/msg00002.html
- https://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/?46346
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4126-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4126-2/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2015-9383
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2015-9383
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2015-9383
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-9383
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2015-9383
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-9383?
CVE-2015-9383 is a vulnerability in FreeType before 2.6.2 that allows for a heap-based buffer over-read in tt_cmap14_validate in sfnt/ttcmap.c.
How severe is CVE-2015-9383?
CVE-2015-9383 has a severity rating of 6.5 (Medium).
Which software is affected by CVE-2015-9383?
FreeType versions before 2.6.2 are affected, including certain versions of Debian and Ubuntu Linux.
How can I fix the CVE-2015-9383 vulnerability in FreeType?
To fix the CVE-2015-9383 vulnerability in FreeType, update to version 2.9.1-3+deb10u3 (or higher) on Debian, or version 2.5.2-1ubuntu2.8+ (or higher) on Ubuntu.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2015-9383?
You can find more information about CVE-2015-9383 in the references provided: [link1](http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/freetype/freetype2.git/commit/?id=57cbb8c148999ba8f14ed53435fc071ac9953afd), [link2](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/09/msg00002.html), [link3](https://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/?46346).
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