SB2016081718 - Ubuntu update for fontconfig
Published: August 17, 2016 Updated: October 30, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016081718
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Double Free (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5384)
CWE-ID: CWE-415 - Double Free
CVSSv4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.
fontconfig before 2.12.1 does not validate offsets, which allows local users to trigger arbitrary free calls and consequently conduct double free attacks and execute arbitrary code via a crafted cache file.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.