Stack-based buffer overflow in HarfBuzz
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | N/A |
| CWE-ID | CWE-121 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
HarfBuzz Other software / Other software solutions |
| Vendor | Freedesktop.org |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Stack-based buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU78910
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [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: N/A
CWE-ID:
CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in repacker with malicious fonts. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsHarfBuzz: 8.0.0 - 8.1.0
External linkshttp://github.com/harfbuzz/harfbuzz/releases/tag/8.1.1
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.
