CVE-2010-2541
UnknownEPSS 4.78%
Last modified
CVE-2010-2541 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in ftmulti.c in the ftmulti demo program in FreeType before 2.4.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted font file.. EPSS estimates a 4.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer overflow in ftmulti.c in the ftmulti demo program in FreeType before 2.4.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted font file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freetype | Freetype | < 2.4.2 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 6.06 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 8.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 9.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 9.10 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 10.04 |
References
- http://freetype.sourceforge.net/index2.html#release-freetype-2.4.2Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40982Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48951Third Party Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1024266Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://sourceforge.net/projects/freetype/files/freetype2/2.4.2/NEWS/viewThird Party Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0577.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0578.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-972-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2106Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/maverick/+source/freetype/+bug/617019Issue Tracking, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=617342Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://freetype.sourceforge.net/index2.html#release-freetype-2.4.2Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40982Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48951Third Party Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1024266Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://sourceforge.net/projects/freetype/files/freetype2/2.4.2/NEWS/viewThird Party Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0577.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0578.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-972-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2106Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/maverick/+source/freetype/+bug/617019Issue Tracking, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=617342Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2010-2541?
Buffer overflow in ftmulti.c in the ftmulti demo program in FreeType before 2.4.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted font file.
How severe is CVE-2010-2541?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-2541 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2541?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2010-2541?
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