Heap Buffer Overflow in OTFCC
Summary
CVE-2022-35041: OTFCC commit 617837b was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via /release-x64/otfccdump+0x6b558f. Affects texlive-bin versions < 3a9d42668f45387fa566845be5a3e61579823d35. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
Check if this vulnerability affects your application
Upload a manifest or SBOM and we'll show whether you're affected, plus every other risky package in the same scan.
No signup required · Results in about 60 seconds
Background
OTFCC is an open-source font editor and converter. It is used for manipulating OpenType and TrueType fonts. The package texlive-bin, specifically in the Debian:12 and Debian:13 ecosystems, is affected by a heap buffer overflow vulnerability.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2022-35041, is present in the OTFCC commit 617837b. It allows for a heap buffer overflow to occur through the /release-x64/otfccdump+0x6b558f function. This vulnerability can potentially lead to remote code execution or denial of service attacks.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
Tip — Not sure whether your app is affected? Vulert can check the versions your app actually runs. Scan free →
Workaround
Currently, there is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is crucial to apply the official patch or update the package to mitigate the risk.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the OTFCC commit 617837b in the texlive-bin package is vulnerable to a heap buffer overflow. It is crucial to update the package to the latest version or apply the official patch to mitigate the risk. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
See every vulnerability recorded for texlive-bin →
FAQ
OTFCC is an open-source font editor and converter used for manipulating OpenType and TrueType fonts.
texlive-bin is a package in the Debian ecosystem that provides binaries for the TeX Live typesetting system.
A heap buffer overflow is a type of vulnerability where a program writes more data to a buffer in the heap memory than it can hold. This can lead to memory corruption and potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or crash the program.
This vulnerability can potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system or cause a denial of service by crashing the program.
You can use the Vulert Playground (https://vulert.com/scanner) to check if your system is affected by this vulnerability. Simply upload your package manifest file, such as package-lock.json, and it will alert you in real-time if your application is affected.
Related vulnerabilities
Recent vulnerabilities recorded for texlive-bin.
