CVE-2022-27406
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.24%
Last modified
CVE-2022-27406 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. FreeType commit 22a0cccb4d9d002f33c1ba7a4b36812c7d4f46b5 was discovered to contain a segmentation violation via the function FT_Request_Size.. EPSS estimates a 3.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
FreeType commit 22a0cccb4d9d002f33c1ba7a4b36812c7d4f46b5 was discovered to contain a segmentation violation via the function FT_Request_Size.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/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/1140Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/freetype/freetype/-/issues/1140Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-27406?
FreeType commit 22a0cccb4d9d002f33c1ba7a4b36812c7d4f46b5 was discovered to contain a segmentation violation via the function FT_Request_Size.
How severe is CVE-2022-27406?
CVE-2022-27406 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27406?
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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