CVE-2010-2499
EPSS 6.2%
Description
Buffer overflow in the Mac_Read_POST_Resource function in base/ftobjs.c in FreeType before 2.4.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted LaserWriter PS font file with an embedded PFB fragment.
How to fix CVE-2010-2499
To remediate CVE-2010-2499, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/freetype—upgrade to 2.4.0-1 or later
Is CVE-2010-2499 being exploited?
Moderate — EPSS is 6.2%. Track this CVE but it's not at the top of the prioritisation list.
Affected packages (1)
- from 0, < 2.4.0-1