QID 354305

Date Published: 2022-12-21

QID 354305: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for freetype : ALAS2022-2022-033

A heap buffer overflow leading to out-of-bounds write was found in freetype.
Memory allocation based on truncated png width and height values allows for an out-of-bounds write to occur in application memory when an attacker supplies a specially crafted ttf file. (
( CVE-2020-15999)



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Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a securitybreach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 6.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4.3 severity.
  • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS2022-2022-033 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
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    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALAS2022-2022-033 amazon linux 2022 URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2022/ALAS-2022-033.html