CVE-2011-3256
freetype - missing input sanitising
EPSS 2.9%
Description
FreeType 2 before 2.4.7, as used in CoreGraphics in Apple iOS before 5, Mandriva Enterprise Server 5, and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted font, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-0226.
How to fix CVE-2011-3256
To remediate CVE-2011-3256, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/freetype—upgrade to 2.4.7-1 or later
- Debian/freetype—upgrade to 2.3.7-2+lenny7 or later
Is CVE-2011-3256 being exploited?
Low — EPSS is 2.9%, meaning exploitation activity has not been observed at scale.
Affected packages (2)
- from 0, < 2.4.7-1
- from 0, < 2.3.7-2+lenny7