Arbitrary Code Injection Affecting freetype package, versions <0:2.3.11-6.el6_1.7


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on Oracle Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
2.29% (90th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ORACLE6-FREETYPE-2460232
  • published10 Apr 2022
  • disclosed14 Oct 2011

Introduced: 14 Oct 2011

CVE-2011-3256  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-94  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Oracle:6 freetype to version 0:2.3.11-6.el6_1.7 or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2011-1402.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream freetype package and not the freetype package as distributed by Oracle. See How to fix? for Oracle: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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