Gentoo: GLSA-202010-07 Normal: FreeType Code Execution Threat
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October 23, 2020
A buffer overflow in FreeType might allow remote attacker(s) to execute arbitrary code.
Summary
A flaw in FreeType's handling of embedded PNG bitmaps was discovered where the image height and width was not checked to be within bounds.
Topics Covered
Resolution
All FreeType users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-libs/freetype-2.10.3-r1"
References
[ 1 ] CVE-2020-15999
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-15999
[ 2 ] Upstream bug
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202010-07
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Concerns
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.
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Severity: Normal
Title: FreeType: Arbitrary code execution
Date: October 23, 2020
Bugs: #750275
ID: 202010-07
Topics Covered
Background
FreeType is a high-quality and portable font engine.
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Affected Packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 media-libs/freetype < 2.10.3-r1 >= 2.10.3-r1
Impact
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A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted font
file using FreeType possibly resulting in the execution of arbitrary
code with the privileges of the process or a Denial of Service
condition.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
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