Buffer Overflow Affecting freetype package, versions <0:2.8-12.el7


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
1.6% (88th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS7-FREETYPE-2130865
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed30 Aug 2017

Introduced: 30 Aug 2017

CVE-2017-2862  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-120  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:7 freetype to version 0:2.8-12.el7 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream freetype package and not the freetype package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:7 relevant fixed versions and status.

An exploitable heap overflow vulnerability exists in the gdk_pixbuf__jpeg_image_load_increment functionality of Gdk-Pixbuf 2.36.6. A specially crafted jpeg file can cause a heap overflow resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can send a file or url to trigger this vulnerability.

CVSS Scores

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