Vulnerability Description
FreeType before 2.4.9, as used in Mozilla Firefox Mobile before 10.0.4 and other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid heap read operation and memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PostScript font object.
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/msg00003.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-04/msg00004.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0467.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48508
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48758
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48822
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48973
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201204-04.xml
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5503
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:057
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2012/mfsa2012-21.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/06/16
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52318
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026765
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-1140?
CVE-2012-1140 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, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid heap read operation and memory corruption) or p...
How severe is CVE-2012-1140?
CVE-2012-1140 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-2012-1140?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freetype Freetype, Mozilla Firefox Mobile.