CVE-2012-1139 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code via crafted BDF font data due to an array index error 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-2012-1139?
CVE-2012-1139 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Freetype Freetype, published on 25 Apr 2012. 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
Array index error in FreeType before 2.4.9, as used in Mozilla Firefox Mobile before 10.0.4 and other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid stack read operation and memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted glyph data in a BDF font.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-1139?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Freetype Freetype, Mozilla Firefox Mobile.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1139?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2012-1139 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-1139 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Freetype Freetype
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2012-1139, GHSA-c8fh-cq7g-679p.