Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in FreeType before 2.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PCF file, as demonstrated by the Red Hat bad1.pcf test file, due to a partial fix of CVE-2006-1861.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freetype | Freetype | <= 2.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20060701-01-U
- http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=190593
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Feb/msg00000.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2007-10/msg00006.html
- http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2006-Aug/0002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21062
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21135Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21144Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21232Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21285Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21566Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21567Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21606Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21626Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21701Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-3467?
CVE-2006-3467 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Integer overflow in FreeType before 2.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PCF file, as demonstrated by the Red Hat bad1.pcf...
How severe is CVE-2006-3467?
CVE-2006-3467 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-3467?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freetype Freetype.