Vulnerability Description
FreeType before 2.4.9, as used in Mozilla Firefox Mobile before 10.0.4 and other products, on 64-bit platforms allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid heap read operation and memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors related to the cell table of a font.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freetype | Freetype | <= 2.4.8 |
| Mozilla | Firefox Mobile | <= 10.0.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00003.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-04/msg00002.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-04/msg00003.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-04/msg00004.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-04/msg00015.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0467.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48508
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48758
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48797
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48822
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48918
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48951
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48973
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201204-04.xml
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5503
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-1131?
CVE-2012-1131 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). FreeType before 2.4.9, as used in Mozilla Firefox Mobile before 10.0.4 and other products, on 64-bit platforms allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid heap read operation and mem...
How severe is CVE-2012-1131?
CVE-2012-1131 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-1131?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freetype Freetype, Mozilla Firefox Mobile.