GLSA 201408-02: FreeType: Arbitrary code execution

Severity:normal
Title:FreeType: Arbitrary code execution
Date:08/09/2014
Bugs: #504088
ID:201408-02

Synopsis

A vulnerability in FreeType could result in execution of arbitrary code or Denial of Service.

Background

FreeType is a high-quality and portable font engine.

Affected packages

Package Vulnerable Unaffected Architecture(s)
media-libs/freetype < 2.5.3-r1 >= 2.5.3-r1 All supported architectures

Description

A stack-based buffer overflow exists in Freetype’s cf2_hintmap_build function in cff/cf2hints.c.

Impact

A remote attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service condition via specially crafted font file.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All FreeType users should upgrade to the latest version:

      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-libs/freetype-2.5.3-r1"
    

Packages which depend on this library may need to be recompiled. Tools such as revdep-rebuild may assist in identifying these packages.

References

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201408-02.xml

Concerns?

Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.

License

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