Vulnerability Description
Gnome Fonts Viewer 3.34.0 contains a heap corruption vulnerability that allows attackers to trigger an out-of-bounds write by crafting a malicious TTF font file. Attackers can generate a specially crafted TTF file with an oversized pattern to cause an infinite malloc() loop and potentially crash the gnome-font-viewer process.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://apps.gnome.org/FontViewer/
- https://help.gnome.org/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48803
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gnome-fonts-viewer-heap-corruption
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48803
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-37011?
CVE-2020-37011 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Gnome Fonts Viewer 3.34.0 contains a heap corruption vulnerability that allows attackers to trigger an out-of-bounds write by crafting a malicious TTF font file. Attackers can generate a specially cra...
How severe is CVE-2020-37011?
CVE-2020-37011 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-2020-37011?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.