CVE-2017-11573: High severity fonts vulnerability
Published Jul 23, 2017
·Updated
FontForge 20161012 is vulnerable to a buffer over-read in ValidatePostScriptFontName (parsettf.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-2017-11573?
CVE-2017-11573 is a medium severity vulnerability due to a buffer over-read that could lead to denial of service or arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-11573?
To fix CVE-2017-11573, update FontForge to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What types of attacks can be executed due to CVE-2017-11573?
CVE-2017-11573 can lead to denial of service or arbitrary code execution when processing a crafted otf file.
4
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-11573?
CVE-2017-11573 specifically affects FontForge version 20161012.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-11573?
Currently, the best option for CVE-2017-11573 is to upgrade to a patched version of FontForge to mitigate the risk.