Multiple vulnerabilities in FontForge



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2024-25081
CVE-2024-25082
CWE-ID CWE-78
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 FontForge
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor fontforge.org

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU100255

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [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]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-25081

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

Exploit availability: No

Description

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.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FontForge: 2.0.20140101 - 20230101

CPE2.3 External links

https://github.com/fontforge/fontforge/pull/5367
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/03/msg00007.html
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/GCH22HIO2C6M4BZWF5EYIWVFBXL5BQAH/
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/08/2


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) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU100254

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [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]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-25082

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

Exploit availability: No

Description

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.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

FontForge: 2.0.20140101 - 20230101

CPE2.3 External links

https://github.com/fontforge/fontforge/pull/5367
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/03/msg00007.html
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/GCH22HIO2C6M4BZWF5EYIWVFBXL5BQAH/
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/08/2


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.



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