Gentoo: GLSA-202407-02: SDL_ttf: Arbitrary Memory WriteSecurity Advisory Updates
Summary
A vulnerability has been discovered in SDL_ttf. Please review the CVE
identifier referenced below for details.
Resolution
All SDL_ttf users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-libs/sdl2-ttf-2.20.0"
References
[ 1 ] CVE-2022-27470
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-27470
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202407-02
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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Synopsis
A vulnerability has been discovered in SDL_ttf, which can lead to
arbitrary memory writes.
Background
SDL_ttf is a wrapper around the FreeType and Harfbuzz libraries,
allowing you to use TrueType fonts to render text in SDL applications.
Affected Packages
Package Vulnerable Unaffected
------------------- ------------ ------------
media-libs/sdl2-ttf < 2.20.0 >= 2.20.0
Impact
SDL_ttf was discovered to contain an arbitrary memory write via the
function TTF_RenderText_Solid(). This vulnerability is triggered via a
crafted TTF file.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.