7.8
CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-11569

First published: Sun Jul 23 2017(Updated: )

FontForge 20161012 is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer over-read in readttfcopyrights (parsettf.c) resulting in DoS or code execution via a crafted otf file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Fonts=20161012

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-11569?

    CVE-2017-11569 has a high severity rating due to its potential for causing Denial of Service or remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-11569?

    To fix CVE-2017-11569, update to the latest version of FontForge that patches the vulnerability.

  • What versions of FontForge are affected by CVE-2017-11569?

    CVE-2017-11569 specifically affects FontForge version 20161012.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-11569?

    CVE-2017-11569 is a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability discovered in the readttfcopyrights function.

  • Can CVE-2017-11569 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2017-11569 can be exploited remotely via a crafted otf file.

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