Vulnerability Description
Array index error in the hb_ot_layout_build_glyph_classes function in pango/opentype/hb-ot-layout.cc in Pango before 1.27.1 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted font file, related to building a synthetic Glyph Definition (aka GDEF) table by using this font's charmap and the Unicode property database.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Pango | <= 1.27 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://ftp.gnome.org/pub/GNOME/sources/pango/1.27/pango-1.27.1.tar.bz2Patch
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-04/msg00002.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-05/msg00002.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-06/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39041
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023711
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2019
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:121
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0140.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38760
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0627
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0661
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1552
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=555831
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-0421?
CVE-2010-0421 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Array index error in the hb_ot_layout_build_glyph_classes function in pango/opentype/hb-ot-layout.cc in Pango before 1.27.1 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application...
How severe is CVE-2010-0421?
CVE-2010-0421 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-0421?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Pango.