Ubuntu update for 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 |
Ubuntu Operating systems & Components / Operating system python-fontforge (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component python3-fontforge (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component fontforge (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Canonical Ltd. |
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
DescriptionThe 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.
MitigationUpdate the affected package fontforge to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 16.04 - 23.10
python-fontforge (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro
python3-fontforge (Ubuntu package): before 1:20190801~dfsg-4ubuntu0.1
fontforge (Ubuntu package): before 1:20190801~dfsg-4ubuntu0.1
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:16.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:18.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:20.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:22.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:23.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:canonical:python-fontforge_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:canonical:python3-fontforge:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:canonical:fontforge_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6856-1
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.
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
DescriptionThe 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.
MitigationUpdate the affected package fontforge to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 16.04 - 23.10
python-fontforge (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro
python3-fontforge (Ubuntu package): before 1:20190801~dfsg-4ubuntu0.1
fontforge (Ubuntu package): before 1:20190801~dfsg-4ubuntu0.1
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:16.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:18.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:20.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:22.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:23.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:canonical:python-fontforge_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:canonical:python3-fontforge:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:canonical:fontforge_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6856-1
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.
