CVE-2022-31782: Buffer Overflow

Published May 27, 2022
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Updated

ftbench.c in FreeType Demo Programs through 2.12.1 has a heap-based buffer overflow.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Freedesktop Freetype Demo Programs<=2.12.1
debian/freetype<=2.10.4+dfsg-1+deb11u1, <=2.10.4+dfsg-1+deb11u2
2.12.1+dfsg-5+deb12u32.12.1+dfsg-5+deb12u42.13.3+dfsg-1

Event History

May 27, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:10 PM
Description
Mar 22, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:55 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·01:56 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-31782?

CVE-2022-31782 is a vulnerability in FreeType Demo Programs through version 2.12.1 that allows a heap-based buffer overflow.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-31782?

CVE-2022-31782 has a severity score of 7.8, which is considered high.

3

How does CVE-2022-31782 affect FreeType Demo Programs?

CVE-2022-31782 affects FreeType Demo Programs up to and including version 2.12.1.

4

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2022-31782?

CVE-2022-31782 is associated with CWE-119 and CWE-787.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-31782?

Please refer to the provided reference link for information on any available fixes for CVE-2022-31782.

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