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CVE-2010-2640

UnknownEPSS 4.93%

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CVE-2010-2640 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Array index error in the PK font parser in the dvi-backend component in Evince 2.32 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted font in conjunction with a DVI file that is processed by the thumbnailer.. EPSS estimates a 4.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Array index error in the PK font parser in the dvi-backend component in Evince 2.32 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted font in conjunction with a DVI file that is processed by the thumbnailer.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.93%

91.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
RedhatEvince<= 2.32
RedhatEvince0.1
RedhatEvince0.2
RedhatEvince0.3
RedhatEvince0.4
RedhatEvince0.5
RedhatEvince0.6
RedhatEvince0.7
RedhatEvince0.8
RedhatEvince0.9
RedhatEvince2.19
RedhatEvince2.20
RedhatEvince2.21
RedhatEvince2.22
RedhatEvince2.23
RedhatEvince2.24
RedhatEvince2.25
RedhatEvince2.26
RedhatEvince2.27
RedhatEvince2.28
RedhatEvince2.29
RedhatEvince2.29.92
RedhatEvince2.30
RedhatEvince2.30.2
RedhatEvince2.30.3
RedhatEvince2.31
RedhatEvince2.31.1
RedhatEvince2.31.2
RedhatEvince2.31.4
RedhatEvince2.31.4.1
RedhatEvince2.31.6
RedhatEvince2.31.6.1
RedhatEvince2.31.90
RedhatEvince2.31.92

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-2640?
Array index error in the PK font parser in the dvi-backend component in Evince 2.32 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted font in conjunction with a DVI file that is processed by the thumbnailer.
How severe is CVE-2010-2640?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-2640 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2640?
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