Vulnerability Description
Multiple off-by-one errors in the (1) token and (2) linetoken functions in backend/dvi/mdvi-lib/afmparse.c in t1lib, as used in teTeX 3.0.x, GNOME evince, and possibly other products, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a DVI file containing a crafted Adobe Font Metrics (AFM) file, different vulnerabilities than CVE-2010-2642 and CVE-2011-0433.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Evince | - |
| T1Lib | T1Lib | All versions |
| Tetex | Tetex | 3.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.gnome.org/browse/evince/commit/?id=439c5070022e
- http://git.gnome.org/browse/evince/commit/?id=d4139205b010
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/21
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=643882
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80271
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-57
- http://git.gnome.org/browse/evince/commit/?id=439c5070022e
- http://git.gnome.org/browse/evince/commit/?id=d4139205b010
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/21
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=643882
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80271
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-57
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-5244?
CVE-2011-5244 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Multiple off-by-one errors in the (1) token and (2) linetoken functions in backend/dvi/mdvi-lib/afmparse.c in t1lib, as used in teTeX 3.0.x, GNOME evince, and possibly other products, allow remote att...
How severe is CVE-2011-5244?
CVE-2011-5244 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-2011-5244?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Evince, T1Lib T1Lib, Tetex Tetex.