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FreeType2 Printer Font Binary Remote Code Exeuction Vulnerability

FreeType2 is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability because of an error when freeing memory.

An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary within the context of an application using the affected library. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service vulnerability.

NOTE: This issue may allow a local attacker using X.Org X server to gain elevated privileges on an affected computer.

FreeType2 2.3.5 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.







 

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