CVE-2008-1806

Name: CVE-2008-1806
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-06-16T19:41:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.07%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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

CWE-189

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Freetype	Freetype	1.3.1
Freetype	Freetype	2.3.3
Freetype	Freetype	2.3.4
Freetype	Freetype	2.3.5

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 16, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1806?

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?

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Source: NVD / NIST