Description
Buffer overflow in the Mac_Read_POST_Resource function in base/ftobjs.c in FreeType before 2.4.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted LaserWriter PS font file with an embedded PFB fragment.
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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DSA |
DSA-2070-1 | New freetype packages fix several vulnerabilities |
EUVD |
EUVD-2010-2503 | Buffer overflow in the Mac_Read_POST_Resource function in base/ftobjs.c in FreeType before 2.4.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted LaserWriter PS font file with an embedded PFB fragment. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-963-1 | FreeType vulnerabilities |
References
History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T02:32:16.891Z
Reserved: 2010-06-28T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2010-2499
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Status : Modified
Published: 2010-08-19T18:00:04.140
Modified: 2026-04-29T01:13:23.040
Link: CVE-2010-2499
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DSA
EUVD
Ubuntu USN