CVE-2017-8105: Buffer Overflow
Published 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 t1decoderparsecharstrings function in psaux/t1decode.c.
Affected Software
2 affected components
FreeType FreeType<2.7.1
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Remediation
Event History
Apr 24, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-8105?
To fix CVE-2017-8105, update FreeType to version 2.7.1 or later.
3
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.
4
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.
5
Is CVE-2017-8105 exploitable?
Yes, CVE-2017-8105 is exploitable, allowing attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems.