SUSE Linux update for freetype2

Published: 2011-12-08

Risk	High
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2011-3256 CVE-2011-3439
CWE-ID	CWE-94 CWE-119
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	SUSE Linux Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Vendor	SUSE

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Code Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU32846

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2011-3256

CWE-ID: CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to manipulate data.

FreeType 2 before 2.4.7, as used in CoreGraphics in Apple iOS before 5, Mandriva Enterprise Server 5, and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted font, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-0226.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux: 11

External links

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-12/msg00008.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU33699

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2011-3439

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption