CVE-2017-11568: High severity fonts vulnerability
Published Jul 23, 2017
·Updated
FontForge 20161012 is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer over-read in PSCharStringToSplines (psread.c) resulting in DoS or code execution via a crafted otf file.
Affected Software
1 affected component
FontForge FontForge=20161012
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jul 23, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-11568?
CVE-2017-11568 has a high severity due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-11568?
To fix CVE-2017-11568, you should update to a version of FontForge that has patched the vulnerability.
3
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2017-11568?
CVE-2017-11568 can be exploited through crafted OTF files that trigger a heap-based buffer over-read.
4
Which versions of FontForge are affected by CVE-2017-11568?
FontForge version 20161012 is specifically affected by CVE-2017-11568.
5
What are the consequences of an exploit of CVE-2017-11568?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-11568 can lead to denial of service or potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.