CVE-2015-9383
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 2.28%
Last modified
CVE-2015-9383 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. FreeType before 2.6.2 has a heap-based buffer over-read in tt_cmap14_validate in sfnt/ttcmap.c.. EPSS estimates a 2.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
FreeType before 2.6.2 has a heap-based buffer over-read in tt_cmap14_validate in sfnt/ttcmap.c.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freetype | Freetype | < 2.6.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/09/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/?46346Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4126-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4126-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/09/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/?46346Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4126-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4126-2/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-9383?
FreeType before 2.6.2 has a heap-based buffer over-read in tt_cmap14_validate in sfnt/ttcmap.c.
How severe is CVE-2015-9383?
CVE-2015-9383 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-9383?
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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