CVE-2018-6942
UnknownEPSS 2.12%
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CVE-2018-6942 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in FreeType 2 through 2.9. A NULL pointer dereference in the Ins_GETVARIATION() function within ttinterp.c could lead to DoS via a crafted font file.. EPSS estimates a 2.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in FreeType 2 through 2.9. A NULL pointer dereference in the Ins_GETVARIATION() function within ttinterp.c could lead to DoS via a crafted font file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freetype | Freetype | <= 2.9 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 17.10 |
References
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=5736Third Party Advisory
- https://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/freetype/freetype2.git/commit/?id=29c759284e305ec428703c9a5831d0b1fc3497efPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3572-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=5736Third Party Advisory
- https://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/freetype/freetype2.git/commit/?id=29c759284e305ec428703c9a5831d0b1fc3497efPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3572-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-6942?
An issue was discovered in FreeType 2 through 2.9. A NULL pointer dereference in the Ins_GETVARIATION() function within ttinterp.c could lead to DoS via a crafted font file.
How severe is CVE-2018-6942?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6942 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6942?
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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