CVE-2022-27470
First published: Wed May 04 2022(Updated: )
SDL_ttf v2.0.18 and below was discovered to contain an arbitrary memory write via the function TTF_RenderText_Solid(). This vulnerability is triggered via a crafted TTF file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SDL_ttf | <=2.0.18 | |
| Fedora | =34 | |
| Fedora | =35 | |
| Fedora | =36 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/libsdl-org/SDL_ttf/commit/db1b41ab8bde6723c24b866e466cad78c2fa0448
- https://github.com/libsdl-org/SDL_ttf/issues/187
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/EAGMQMRQDTZFQW64JEW3O6HY3JYLAAHT/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/RXI3MDPR24W5557G34YHWOP2MOK6BTGB/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/XPYTEBBNHCDGPVFACC5RC5K2FZUCYTPZ/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/XPYTEBBNHCDGPVFACC5RC5K2FZUCYTPZ/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/EAGMQMRQDTZFQW64JEW3O6HY3JYLAAHT/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/RXI3MDPR24W5557G34YHWOP2MOK6BTGB/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-27470?
CVE-2022-27470 refers to a vulnerability in SDL_ttf v2.0.18 and below that allows for arbitrary memory write via the function TTF_RenderText_Solid().
How can the CVE-2022-27470 vulnerability be triggered?
The CVE-2022-27470 vulnerability is triggered through a crafted TTF file.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-27470?
CVE-2022-27470 has a severity rating of 7.8 out of 10 (high severity).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-27470?
SDL_ttf v2.0.18 and below, Libsdl Sdl Ttf, Fedora 34, Fedora 35, and Fedora 36.
How can I fix CVE-2022-27470?
To fix CVE-2022-27470, it is recommended to update to a version of SDL_ttf that is above v2.0.18.
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