SB2011112201 - Buffer overflow in freetype (Alpine package)
Published: November 22, 2011
Security Bulletin ID
SB2011112201
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2011-3439)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
FreeType in CoreGraphics in Apple iOS before 5.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted font in a document.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=7f67880f77978839ae378e00a8d77a5c68edf519
- https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=aaf9a28d981048f056a86bdf6bf54ba880f3200c
- https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=afeeb5dc20ae3210ba92fddb4f3b02d5bdbe11f8
- https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=30153ff3b13acd029a177a03c9fbe6ed6ec671b0