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CVE-2008-1806

UnknownEPSS 4.07%

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CVE-2008-1806 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in FreeType2 before 2.3.6 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted set of 16-bit length values within the Private dictionary table in a Printer Font Binary (PFB) file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 4.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer overflow in FreeType2 before 2.3.6 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted set of 16-bit length values within the Private dictionary table in a Printer Font Binary (PFB) file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.07%

89.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FreetypeFreetype1.3.1
FreetypeFreetype2.3.3
FreetypeFreetype2.3.4
FreetypeFreetype2.3.5

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1806?
Integer overflow in FreeType2 before 2.3.6 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted set of 16-bit length values within the Private dictionary table in a Printer Font Binary (PFB) file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2008-1806?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1806 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1806?
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