CVE-2022-27404
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.64%
Last modified
CVE-2022-27404 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. FreeType commit 1e2eb65048f75c64b68708efed6ce904c31f3b2f was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via the function sfnt_init_face.. EPSS estimates a 2.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
FreeType commit 1e2eb65048f75c64b68708efed6ce904c31f3b2f was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via the function sfnt_init_face.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freetype | Freetype | < 2.12.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 34 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 36 |
References
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/freetype/freetype/-/issues/1138Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/freetype/freetype/-/issues/1138Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-27404?
FreeType commit 1e2eb65048f75c64b68708efed6ce904c31f3b2f was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via the function sfnt_init_face.
How severe is CVE-2022-27404?
CVE-2022-27404 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27404?
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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