REDHAT-BUG-2351357: High severity FreeType vulnerability
An out of bounds write exists in FreeType versions 2.13.0 and below when attempting to parse font subglyph structures related to TrueType GX and variable font files. The vulnerable code assigns a signed short value to an unsigned long and then adds a static value causing it to wrap around and allocate too small of a heap buffer. The code then writes up to 6 signed long integers out of bounds relative to this buffer. This may result in arbitrary code execution. This vulnerability may have been exploited in the wild.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2351357?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2351357 is considered to be high due to the risk of out of bounds write vulnerabilities.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2351357?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2351357, update FreeType to version 2.13.1 or later to eliminate the vulnerability.
What versions of FreeType are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2351357?
FreeType versions 2.13.0 and below are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2351357.
What is the impact of REDHAT-BUG-2351357?
The impact of REDHAT-BUG-2351357 can lead to potential application crashes or code execution due to the out of bounds write.
Is REDHAT-BUG-2351357 related to font handling?
Yes, REDHAT-BUG-2351357 is specifically related to parsing font subglyph structures in TrueType GX and variable font files.