CVE-2017-8287 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer overflow in FreeType allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted font files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-8287?
CVE-2017-8287 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Freetype Freetype, published on 27 Apr 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
FreeType 2 before 2017-03-26 has an out-of-bounds write caused by a heap-based buffer overflow related to the t1_builder_close_contour function in psaux/psobjs.c.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8287?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Freetype Freetype.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8287?
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-2017-8287 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8287 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Freetype Freetype
Sources
Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2017-8287, DEBIAN-CVE-2017-8287, DLA-931-1, GHSA-8m73-wffv-p6q9, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-8287.