Description
In libXfont before 1.5.4 and libXfont2 before 2.0.3, a local attacker can open (but not read) files on the system as root, triggering tape rewinds, watchdogs, or similar mechanisms that can be triggered by opening files.
No analysis available yet.
Remediation
No remediation available yet.
Tracking
Sign in to view the affected projects.
Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DLA |
DLA-2901-1 | libxfont security update |
EUVD |
EUVD-2017-7802 | In libXfont before 1.5.4 and libXfont2 before 2.0.3, a local attacker can open (but not read) files on the system as root, triggering tape rewinds, watchdogs, or similar mechanisms that can be triggered by opening files. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-3500-1 | libXfont vulnerability |
References
History
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 13:45:00 +0000
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| Metrics |
epss
|
epss
|
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 13:45:00 +0000
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| Metrics |
epss
|
epss
|
Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-05T20:27:04.463Z
Reserved: 2017-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2017-16611
No data.
Status : Deferred
Published: 2017-12-01T17:29:00.463
Modified: 2025-04-20T01:37:25.860
Link: CVE-2017-16611
OpenCVE Enrichment
No data.
Weaknesses
Debian DLA
EUVD
Ubuntu USN