RHSA-2024:9439: Moderate: fontforge security update
First published: Tue Nov 12 2024(Updated: )
FontForge is a font editor for outline and bitmap fonts. It supports a range of font formats, including PostScript (ASCII and binary Type 1, some Type 3 and Type 0), TrueType, OpenType (Type2) and CID-keyed fonts. <br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> fontforge: command injection via crafted archives or compressed files (CVE-2024-25082)</li> <li> fontforge: command injection via crafted filenames (CVE-2024-25081)</li> For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.<br>Additional Changes:<br>For detailed information on changes in this release, see the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.5 Release Notes linked from the References section.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/fontforge | <20201107-6.el9 | 20201107-6.el9 |
| redhat/fontforge | <20201107-6.el9 | 20201107-6.el9 |
| redhat/fontforge-debuginfo | <20201107-6.el9 | 20201107-6.el9 |
| redhat/fontforge-debuginfo | <20201107-6.el9 | 20201107-6.el9 |
| redhat/fontforge-debugsource | <20201107-6.el9 | 20201107-6.el9 |
| redhat/fontforge-debugsource | <20201107-6.el9 | 20201107-6.el9 |
| redhat/fontforge | <20201107-6.el9 | 20201107-6.el9 |
| redhat/fontforge-debuginfo | <20201107-6.el9 | 20201107-6.el9 |
| redhat/fontforge-debugsource | <20201107-6.el9 | 20201107-6.el9 |
| redhat/fontforge | <20201107-6.el9.aa | 20201107-6.el9.aa |
| redhat/fontforge-debuginfo | <20201107-6.el9.aa | 20201107-6.el9.aa |
| redhat/fontforge-debugsource | <20201107-6.el9.aa | 20201107-6.el9.aa |
| Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for x86_64 - Extended Update Support | ||
| Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for ARM 64 | ||
| Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for IBM z Systems | ||
| Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for x86_64 - Extended Update Support |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:9439 (Advisory)
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2266180
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2266181
- https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/#moderate
- https://docs.redhat.com/en/documentation/red_hat_enterprise_linux/9/html/9.5_release_notes/index
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2024:9439?
The severity of RHSA-2024:9439 is classified as important due to potential command injection vulnerabilities.
How do I fix RHSA-2024:9439?
To fix RHSA-2024:9439, update the affected fontforge packages to version 20201107-6.el9 or later.
What products are affected by RHSA-2024:9439?
The affected products include Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for various architectures, specifically the fontforge package.
What vulnerabilities does RHSA-2024:9439 address?
RHSA-2024:9439 addresses command injection vulnerabilities that can occur via crafted input in the FontForge application.
Is RHSA-2024:9439 applicable to all versions of FontForge?
RHSA-2024:9439 specifically applies to versions prior to 20201107-6.el9 of FontForge.
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