Intrusion PreventionFreeType.TrueType.Load_SBit_Png.Integer.Buffer.Overflow
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in FreeType Project FreeType.
This is due to a integer truncation in Load_SBit_Png function. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by enticing a user to process a maliciously crafted font. This can result in code execution in the context of the affected application.
Affected Products
FreeType Project FreeType prior to 2.10.4
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://sourceforge.net/projects/freetype/files/freetype2/2.10.4/
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
Version Updates
| Date | Version | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-18 | 27.750 | Sig Added |
| 2020-11-17 | 16.963 | Default_action:pass:drop |
| 2020-11-09 | 16.958 |
| ID | 49566 |
| Created | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Updated | Mar 18, 2024 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2020-15999 |
| Known Exploited | Yes |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 2.55% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Linux, Other |
| Affected App | Other |