CVE-2017-7475: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Fri May 19 2017(Updated: )
Cairo version 1.15.4 is vulnerable to a NULL pointer dereference related to the `FT_Load_Glyph` and `FT_Render_Glyph` resulting in an application crash.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| rubygems/cairo | =1.15.4 | 1.15.5 |
| Cairo Graphics | =1.15.4 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-7475
- https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=100763
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-7475
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf9fa47ab66495c78bb4120b0754dd9531ca2ff0430f6685ac9b07772@%3Cdev.mina.apache.org%3E
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2017/q2/151
- https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/cairo/CVE-2017-7475.yml
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-5v3f-73gv-x7x5 (Advisory)
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf9fa47ab66495c78bb4120b0754dd9531ca2ff0430f6685ac9b07772%40%3Cdev.mina.apache.org%3E
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-7475?
CVE-2017-7475 has a severity rating that warrants immediate attention due to its potential to cause application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7475?
To fix CVE-2017-7475, upgrade Cairo to version 1.15.5 or later.
Which versions of Cairo are affected by CVE-2017-7475?
Cairo version 1.15.4 is the only affected version regarding CVE-2017-7475.
What is the impact of CVE-2017-7475?
The impact of CVE-2017-7475 is a NULL pointer dereference that leads to application crashes.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2017-7475?
There are no recommended workarounds for CVE-2017-7475 other than upgrading to a fixed version.
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