Description
Array index error in the PK font parser in the dvi-backend component in Evince 2.32 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted font in conjunction with a DVI file that is processed by the thumbnailer.
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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-2357-1 | evince security update |
EUVD |
EUVD-2010-2644 | Array index error in the PK font parser in the dvi-backend component in Evince 2.32 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted font in conjunction with a DVI file that is processed by the thumbnailer. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-1035-1 | Evince vulnerabilities |
References
History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T02:39:37.989Z
Reserved: 2010-07-06T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2010-2640
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Status : Modified
Published: 2011-01-07T19:00:17.203
Modified: 2026-04-29T01:13:23.040
Link: CVE-2010-2640
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DSA
EUVD
Ubuntu USN