CVE-2010-2643 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted font in a DVI file processed by Evince's thumbnailer, requiring user interaction to open the file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2010-2643?
CVE-2010-2643 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Jan 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Integer overflow in the TFM font parser in the dvi-backend component in Evince 2.32 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted font in conjunction with a DVI file that is processed by the thumbnailer.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-2643?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Redhat Evince.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2643?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2010-2643 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-2643 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2010-2643, GHSA-pgxj-rq3f-m3h9.