FreeType 2 CVE-2017-8287 Out of Bounds Write Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	99091
Class:	Boundary Condition Error
CVE:	CVE-2017-8287
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Apr 26 2017 12:00AM
Updated:	Apr 18 2019 11:00AM
Credit:	monor
Vulnerable:	Oracle Outside In Technology 8.5.3.0 Gentoo Linux FreeType FreeType 2 0
Not Vulnerable:

FreeType 2 CVE-2017-8287 Out of Bounds Write Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

FreeType 2 is prone to a remote heap-based buffer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied input.

Attackers may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. Failed attacks will cause denial-of-service conditions.

FreeType 2 CVE-2017-8287 Out of Bounds Write Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

FreeType 2 CVE-2017-8287 Out of Bounds Write Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

FreeType 2 CVE-2017-8287 Out of Bounds Write Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

References:

• FreeType Homepage (FreeType)
  
• * src/psaux/psobjs.c (t1_builder_close_contour): Add safety guard. (freetype)
  
• freetype2: Heap-buffer-overflow in psh_glyph_init (chromium)
  
• Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2019 (Oracle)