CVE-2017-7864
UnknownEPSS 3.77%
Last modified
CVE-2017-7864 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. FreeType 2 before 2017-02-02 has an out-of-bounds write caused by a heap-based buffer overflow related to the tt_size_reset function in truetype/ttobjs.c.. EPSS estimates a 3.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
FreeType 2 before 2017-02-02 has an out-of-bounds write caused by a heap-based buffer overflow related to the tt_size_reset function in truetype/ttobjs.c.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freetype | Freetype | <= 2.7.1 |
References
- http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/freetype/freetype2.git/commit/?id=e6699596af5c5d6f0ae0ea06e19df87dce088df8Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97673Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=509Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/freetype/freetype2.git/commit/?id=e6699596af5c5d6f0ae0ea06e19df87dce088df8Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97673Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=509Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-7864?
FreeType 2 before 2017-02-02 has an out-of-bounds write caused by a heap-based buffer overflow related to the tt_size_reset function in truetype/ttobjs.c.
How severe is CVE-2017-7864?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7864 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7864?
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-2017-7864?
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