CVE-2017-8105: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Apr 24 2017(Updated: )
FreeType 2 before 2017-03-24 has an out-of-bounds write caused by a heap-based buffer overflow related to the t1_decoder_parse_charstrings function in psaux/t1decode.c.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FreeType | <2.7.1 | |
| Debian Linux | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/freetype/freetype2.git/commit/?id=f958c48ee431bef8d4d466b40c9cb2d4dbcb7791
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3839
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99093
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=935
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-14
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.html
- https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2019-5072813.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-8105?
CVE-2017-8105 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution resulting from the buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8105?
To fix CVE-2017-8105, update FreeType to version 2.7.1 or later.
What are the affected systems by CVE-2017-8105?
CVE-2017-8105 affects FreeType versions before 2.7.1 and Debian Linux version 8.0.
What causes the vulnerability CVE-2017-8105?
CVE-2017-8105 is caused by an out-of-bounds write linked to a heap-based buffer overflow in the t1_decoder_parse_charstrings function.
Is CVE-2017-8105 exploitable?
Yes, CVE-2017-8105 is exploitable, allowing attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems.
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