Vulnerability Description
FreeType 2 before 2.4.7, as used in CoreGraphics in Apple iOS before 5, Mandriva Enterprise Server 5, and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted font, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-0226.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | 3.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Feb/msg00000.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-November/069100.h
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-12/msg00008.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-01/msg00003.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-01/msg00012.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48951
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4999Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5130
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2328
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:157
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50155
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/70552
- https://sourceforge.net/projects/freetype/files/freetype2/2.4.7/README/view
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-3256?
CVE-2011-3256 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). FreeType 2 before 2.4.7, as used in CoreGraphics in Apple iOS before 5, Mandriva Enterprise Server 5, and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial o...
How severe is CVE-2011-3256?
CVE-2011-3256 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-2011-3256?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os.