SB2024111277 - Multiple vulnerabilities in FontForge

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SB2024111277 - Multiple vulnerabilities in FontForge

Published: November 12, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024111277
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.


1) OS Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-25081)

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when handling filenames. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.


2) OS Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-25082)

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when handling archives. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted archive and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References