CVE-2007-3506
The ft_bitmap_assure_buffer function in src/base/ftbimap.c in FreeType 2.3.3 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors involving bitmap fonts, related to a "memory buffer…
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (2.02%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
The ft_bitmap_assure_buffer function in src/base/ftbimap.c in FreeType 2.3.3 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors involving bitmap fonts, related to a "memory buffer overwrite bug."
- CVSS 2.0
- 7.5 HIGHAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
- EPSS
- 2.02% probability · 80th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Affected
- freetype/freetype
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
References
- http://cvs.savannah.nongnu.org/viewvc/freetype2/src/base/ftbitmap.c?root=freetype&r1=1.17&r2=1.18
- http://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/index.php?19536
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25884Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24708
- https://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?group_id=3157&release_id=499970Patch
- http://cvs.savannah.nongnu.org/viewvc/freetype2/src/base/ftbitmap.c?root=freetype&r1=1.17&r2=1.18
- http://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/index.php?19536
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25884Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24708
- https://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?group_id=3157&release_id=499970Patch
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.