Integer Overflow or Wraparound Affecting freetype-demos package, versions <0:2.3.11-6.el6_1.7


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
2.29% (90th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS6-FREETYPEDEMOS-2049657
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed12 Oct 2011

Introduced: 12 Oct 2011

CVE-2011-3256  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-190  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:6 freetype-demos to version 0:2.3.11-6.el6_1.7 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream freetype-demos package and not the freetype-demos package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:6 relevant fixed versions and status.

FreeType 2 before 2.4.7, as used in CoreGraphics in Apple iOS before 5, Mandriva Enterprise Server 5, and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted font, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-0226.

CVSS Scores

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