CVE-2010-2499

Description

Buffer overflow in the Mac_Read_POST_Resource function in base/ftobjs.c in FreeType before 2.4.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted LaserWriter PS font file with an embedded PFB fragment.

How to fix CVE-2010-2499

To remediate CVE-2010-2499, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.

• Debian/freetype—upgrade to 2.4.0-1 or later

Is CVE-2010-2499 being exploited?

Low — EPSS is 3.4%, meaning exploitation activity has not been observed at scale.

Affected packages (1)

• from 0, < 2.4.0-1

References (1)

• ADVISORYsecurity-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2010-2499