CVE-2010-3311 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 7 Jan 2011 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a crafted CFF font file exploiting an integer overflow in FreeType.

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-2010-3311?

CVE-2010-3311 is a critical vulnerability in Freetype Freetype, 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 base/ftstream.c in libXft (aka the X FreeType library) in FreeType before 2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Compact Font Format (CFF) font file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow, related to an "input stream position error" issue, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-1797.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-3311?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Freetype Freetype.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3311?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2010-3311 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-3311 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Freetype Freetype vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2010-3311, DSA-2116-1, GHSA-74p3-w59x-4m9w.