REDHAT-BUG-2266181: Command Injection

Published Feb 26, 2024
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Updated

Splinefont in FontForge through 20230101 allows command injection via crafted filenames.

https://github.com/fontforge/fontforge/pull/5367

Affected Software

1 affected component
FontForge FontForge>=20230101

Event History

Feb 26, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:38 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2266181?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2266181 is classified as critical due to the potential for command injection.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2266181?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2266181, update FontForge to a version later than 20230101 that addresses the command injection issue.

3

What versions of FontForge are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2266181?

FontForge versions from 20230101 and earlier are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2266181.

4

What is the impact of REDHAT-BUG-2266181?

The impact of REDHAT-BUG-2266181 includes the potential for attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the system via crafted filenames.

5

How can I determine if my system is vulnerable to REDHAT-BUG-2266181?

To determine vulnerability to REDHAT-BUG-2266181, check if you're running FontForge version 20230101 or earlier.

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