CVE-2010-2527

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions FreeType versions prior to 2.4.0 FreeType versions prior to 2.4.8

Description The issue concerns multiple buffer overflows in demo programs within FreeType, potentially allowing remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted font file. Exploitation of the vulnerabilities may lead to breaches in confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information, and can be carried out remotely.

Recommendations For FreeType versions prior to 2.4.0, update to version 2.4.0 or later. For FreeType versions prior to 2.4.8, update to version 2.4.8 or later.