Vulnerability Description
The _bdf_parse_glyphs function in FreeType before 2.4.11 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors related to BDF fonts and an incorrect calculation that triggers an out-of-bounds read.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freetype | Freetype | <= 2.4.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/freetype/freetype2.git/commit/?id=07bdb6e289c79
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-01/msg00056.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-01/msg00068.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-01/msg00078.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0216.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51826Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51900Vendor Advisory
- http://www.freetype.org/
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/12/25/2
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027921
- http://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2013&m=slack
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1686-1
- https://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/?37906
- http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/freetype/freetype2.git/commit/?id=07bdb6e289c79
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-01/msg00056.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5669?
CVE-2012-5669 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The _bdf_parse_glyphs function in FreeType before 2.4.11 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors related to BDF fonts an...
How severe is CVE-2012-5669?
CVE-2012-5669 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-2012-5669?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freetype Freetype.