CVE-2012-5668
UnknownEPSS 2.34%
Last modified
CVE-2012-5668 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. FreeType before 2.4.11 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via vectors related to BDF fonts and the improper handling of an "allocation error" in the bdf_free_font function.. EPSS estimates a 2.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
FreeType before 2.4.11 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via vectors related to BDF fonts and the improper handling of an "allocation error" in the bdf_free_font function.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freetype | Freetype | <= 2.4.10 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 1.3.1 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.0.0 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.0.1 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.0.2 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.0.3 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.0.4 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.0.5 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.0.6 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.0.7 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.0.8 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.0.9 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.1 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.1.3 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.1.4 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.1.5 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.1.6 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.1.7 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.1.8 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.1.9 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.1.10 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.2.0 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.2.1 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.3.0 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.3.1 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.3.2 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.3.3 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.3.4 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.3.5 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.3.6 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.3.7 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.3.8 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.3.9 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.3.10 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.3.11 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.3.12 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.4.0 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.4.1 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.4.2 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.4.3 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.4.4 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.4.5 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.4.6 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.4.7 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.4.8 |
| Freetype | Freetype | 2.4.9 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51826Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51900Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51826Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51900Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-5668?
FreeType before 2.4.11 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via vectors related to BDF fonts and the improper handling of an "allocation error" in the bdf_free_font function.
How severe is CVE-2012-5668?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-5668 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5668?
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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