CVE-2016-10244
First published: Mon Mar 06 2017(Updated: )
The parse_charstrings function in type1/t1load.c in FreeType 2 before 2.7 does not ensure that a font contains a glyph name, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FreeType | <2.7.1 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 | |
| Android |
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Reference Links
- https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2017-04-01 (Advisory)
- http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/freetype/freetype2.git/tree/ChangeLog?h=VER-2-7
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3839
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97405
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038090
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038201
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=36
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-14
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-04-01
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-10244?
CVE-2016-10244 is classified with a medium severity score due to its potential for causing denial of service through heap-based buffer over-read.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10244?
To mitigate CVE-2016-10244, upgrade FreeType to version 2.7.1 or later, or apply relevant patches that address this vulnerability.
What causes the vulnerability CVE-2016-10244?
CVE-2016-10244 occurs due to the parse_charstrings function failing to verify that a font file contains a glyph name, leading to buffer over-read issues.
Which products are affected by CVE-2016-10244?
CVE-2016-10244 affects FreeType versions prior to 2.7.1, and may also impact certain versions of Android and Debian Linux.
Can CVE-2016-10244 lead to system exploitation?
While CVE-2016-10244 primarily poses a risk of denial of service, it could potentially allow for further exploitation depending on the attack vector.
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