Vulnerability Description
Multiple integer overflows in FreeType 2.3.9 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to large values in certain inputs in (1) smooth/ftsmooth.c, (2) sfnt/ttcmap.c, and (3) cff/cffload.c.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freetype | Freetype | <= 2.3.9 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 4.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 6.06 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 10.3 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 10 |
| Apple | Safari | 4.0 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | >= 1.0.0, <= 2.2.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.6.0, <= 10.6.4 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | >= 10.6.0, <= 10.6.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/freetype/freetype2.git/commit/?id=0545ec1ca36b2PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/freetype/freetype2.git/commit/?id=79972af4f0485PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/freetype/freetype2.git/commit/?id=a18788b14db60PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/freetype/freetype2.git/tree/ChangeLogRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Jun/msg00005.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/May/msg00002.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/jun/msg00002.htmlBroken Link
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Nov/msg00000.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-05/msg00000.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34723Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34913Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34967Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35065Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35074Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35198Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0946?
CVE-2009-0946 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Multiple integer overflows in FreeType 2.3.9 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to large values in certain inputs in (1) smooth/ftsmooth.c, (2) sfnt/ttcma...
How severe is CVE-2009-0946?
CVE-2009-0946 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-2009-0946?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freetype Freetype, Debian Debian Linux, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Opensuse Opensuse, Suse Linux Enterprise Server.