CVE-2010-2500

Medium

Description

Integer overflow in the gray_render_span function in smooth/ftgrays.c in FreeType before 2.4.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted font file.

SeverityMedium
CVSS6.8
Exploit probability—
ProductFreetype
PublishedAug 19, 2010
First seenAug 19, 2010

How to fix

Update
  • freetype freetype2.4.0 or later
  • apple mac_os_x10.6.5 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
freetype freetypev < 2.4.02.4.0
canonical ubuntu_linux6.06, 8.04, 9.04, 9.10, 10.04—
apple mac_os_xv < 10.6.510.6.5
debian debian_linux5.0—

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CVE-2010-2500 · Freetype · Dark Radar