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Gentoo: GLSA-202407-02 Normal Severity: SDL_ttf Memory Write Issue

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Calendar Grey July 1, 2024
Dist Gentoo Esm H88
A recent vulnerability in SDL_ttf has been discovered in Gentoo Linux, outlined in advisory GLSA 202407-02, categorized with normal severity. Users should update their systems promptly
A vulnerability has been discovered in SDL_ttf, which can lead to arbitrary memory writes.

Summary

A vulnerability has been discovered in SDL_ttf. Please review the CVE identifier referenced below for details.

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Topics Covered

security advisory gentoo update recommended normal severity arbitrary write memory write SDL_ttf

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
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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.

Severity: Normal
Title: SDL_ttf: Arbitrary Memory Write
Date: July 01, 2024
Bugs: #843434
ID: 202407-02

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Topics Covered

security advisory gentoo update recommended normal severity arbitrary write memory write SDL_ttf

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.

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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.

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