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CVE-2006-1861

UnknownEPSS 4.85%

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CVE-2006-1861 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple integer overflows in FreeType before 2.2 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via attack vectors related to (1) bdf/bdflib.c, (2) sfnt/ttcmap.c, (3) cff/cffgload.c, and (4) the read_lwfn function and a crafted LWFN file in base/ftmac.c. NOTE: item 4 was originally identified by CVE-2006-2493.. EPSS estimates a 4.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple integer overflows in FreeType before 2.2 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via attack vectors related to (1) bdf/bdflib.c, (2) sfnt/ttcmap.c, (3) cff/cffgload.c, and (4) the read_lwfn function and a crafted LWFN file in base/ftmac.c. NOTE: item 4 was originally identified by CVE-2006-2493.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.85%

90.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FreetypeFreetype2.0.9
FreetypeFreetype2.1.3
FreetypeFreetype2.1.4
FreetypeFreetype2.1.5
FreetypeFreetype2.1.6
FreetypeFreetype2.1.7
FreetypeFreetype2.1.8
FreetypeFreetype2.1.9
FreetypeFreetype2.1.10

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-1861?
Multiple integer overflows in FreeType before 2.2 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via attack vectors related to (1) bdf/bdflib.c, (2) sfnt/ttcmap.c, (3) cff/cffgload.c, and (4) the read_lwfn function and a crafted LWFN file in base/ftmac.c. NOTE: item 4 was originally identified by CVE-2006-2493.
How severe is CVE-2006-1861?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-1861 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1861?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST