CVE-2010-2807

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions FreeType versions prior to 2.4.8 FreeType versions prior to 2.4.2

Description The issue is related to multiple vulnerabilities in the FreeType package, which can be exploited remotely, potentially leading to breaches of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information. Specifically, FreeType before version 2.4.2 uses incorrect integer data types during bounds checking. This can allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service, such as an application crash, or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted font file.

Recommendations For versions prior to 2.4.2, update to version 2.4.2 or later to resolve the issue. For versions prior to 2.4.8, update to version 2.4.8 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting the use of crafted font files until a patch is available.