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A stack-based buffer overflow flaw in FontForge could result in execution of arbitrary code or a Denial of Service.
| Package | media-gfx/fontforge on all architectures |
|---|---|
| Affected versions | < 20110222-r1 |
| Unaffected versions | >= 20110222-r1 |
FontForge is a PostScript font editor and converter.
FontForge is vulnerable to an error when processing the "CHARSET_REGISTRY" header in font files, which could cause a stack-based buffer overflow.
A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted BDF file using FontForge font editor, possibly resulting in the remote execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the FontForge process, or a Denial of Service (application crash).
There is no known workaround at this time.
All FontForge users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-gfx/fontforge-20110222-r1"
NOTE: This is a legacy GLSA. Updates for all affected architectures are available since October 12, 2011. It is likely that your system is already no longer affected by this issue.
Release date
January 23, 2012
Latest revision
January 23, 2012: 1
Severity
normal
Exploitable
remote
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