A memory corruption flaw exists in FreeType. The t1_decoder_parse_charstrings() Function fails to sanitize user-supplied input when handling PostScript Type1 fonts, resulting in memory corruption. With a specially crafted PostScript Type1 font, a context-dependent attacker can execute arbitrary code.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access,
Local / Remote,
Context Dependent
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Solution:
Solution Unknown
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Disclosure:
Uncoordinated Disclosure
Solution
OSVDB is not aware of a solution for this vulnerability.
