Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the Ins_SHZ function in ttinterp.c in FreeType 2.4.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted SHZ bytecode instruction, related to TrueType opcodes, as demonstrated by a PDF document with a crafted embedded font.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freetype | Freetype | <= 2.4.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=602221
- http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/freetype/freetype2.git/commit/?id=0edf0986f3be5
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Nov/msg00003.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2011/Mar/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42314
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43138
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48951
- http://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2010-3814
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4456Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4581
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2155
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:236
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44643
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024767
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1013-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-3814?
CVE-2010-3814 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Heap-based buffer overflow in the Ins_SHZ function in ttinterp.c in FreeType 2.4.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a ...
How severe is CVE-2010-3814?
CVE-2010-3814 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-2010-3814?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freetype Freetype.