Vulnerability Description
Integer signedness error in truetype/ttgload.c in Freetype 2.3.4 and earlier might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted TTF image with a negative n_points value, which leads to an integer overflow and heap-based buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freetype | Freetype | <= 2.3.4 |
References
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20070602-01-P.asc
- http://cvs.savannah.nongnu.org/viewvc/freetype2/src/truetype/ttgload.c?root=freePatch
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2007/Nov/msg00003.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/May/msg00002.html
- http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/freetype-devel/2007-04/msg00041.htmlExploit
- http://osvdb.org/36509
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25350
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25353
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25386
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25463
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25483
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25609
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25612
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25654
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25705
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-2754?
CVE-2007-2754 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Integer signedness error in truetype/ttgload.c in Freetype 2.3.4 and earlier might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted TTF image with a negative n_points value, which leads ...
How severe is CVE-2007-2754?
CVE-2007-2754 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-2754?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freetype Freetype.