Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the set_cs_start function in t1disasm.c in t1utils before 1.39 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted font file.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| T1Utils Project | T1Utils | 1.38 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-2627-1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/05/13/9
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/05/22/10
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74674
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=779274Exploit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1218365
- https://github.com/kohler/t1utils/blob/master/NEWS
- https://github.com/kohler/t1utils/commit/6b9d1aafcb61a3663c883663eb19ccdbfcde8d3
- https://github.com/kohler/t1utils/issues/4Exploit
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201507-10
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-2627-1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/05/13/9
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/05/22/10
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74674
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=779274Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-3905?
CVE-2015-3905 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the set_cs_start function in t1disasm.c in t1utils before 1.39 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted font fi...
How severe is CVE-2015-3905?
CVE-2015-3905 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-3905?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Canonical Ubuntu Linux, T1Utils Project T1Utils.