Heap-buffer overflow in OTFCC v0.10.4

texlive-bin Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

16/08/2022

Disclosed on

N/A

Severity

No i

Fix available

Medium

Severity

6.5

CVSS Score

CVE-2022-35447: OTFCC v0.10.4 was discovered to contain a heap-buffer overflow via /release-x64/otfccdump+0x6b04de. Affects texlive-bin versions < 3a9d42668f45387fa566845be5a3e61579823d35. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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Background

OTFCC is a software package used for OpenType font manipulation. It provides various tools for font conversion, analysis, and modification. The vulnerability affects version 0.10.4 of OTFCC. This version contains a heap-buffer overflow vulnerability in the 'otfccdump' component.

Vulnerability Detail

The heap-buffer overflow vulnerability in OTFCC v0.10.4 can be exploited by an attacker to overwrite adjacent memory locations, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or a denial of service. The vulnerability originates from a flaw in the 'otfccdump' component, specifically at the address '0x6b04de'. This vulnerability has a CVSSv3 score of 6.5, indicating a moderate severity.

How To Fix

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Workaround

Currently, there is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the official patch or update to a fixed version of OTFCC as soon as possible.

Conclusion

In conclusion, OTFCC v0.10.4 contains a heap-buffer overflow vulnerability in the 'otfccdump' component. This vulnerability can potentially lead to arbitrary code execution or a denial of service. It is recommended to update to a patched version of OTFCC as soon as it becomes available. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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