CVE-2011-3256

freetype: FT_Bitmap_New integer overflow, FreeType TT_Vary_Get_Glyph_Deltas improper input validation

Published Oct 14, 2011 CVSS 2.0 · 4.3 Medium EPSS 4.1% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

Analysis

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-2328-1 freetype security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2011-3220 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.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1267-1 FreeType vulnerabilities
History

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Weaknesses
  • CWE-190

    Integer Overflow or Wraparound

  • CWE-94

    Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apple
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 11:29 PM
Reserved
Aug 19, 2011, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 14, 2011, 10:55 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:32 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
Oct 12, 2011, 12:00 AM