Heap-buffer overflow in OTFCC v0.10.4
Summary
CVE-2022-35464: OTFCC v0.10.4 was discovered to contain a heap-buffer overflow via /release-x64/otfccdump+0x6171b2. Affects texlive-bin versions < 3a9d42668f45387fa566845be5a3e61579823d35. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
OTFCC is a font converter and editor for OpenType and TrueType fonts. It provides various functionalities for manipulating font files. 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 occurs at the address 'otfccdump+0x6171b2'. This vulnerability can be exploited to overwrite adjacent memory locations, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or a system crash. An attacker with access to a specially crafted font file can trigger this vulnerability and compromise the system. The impact of this vulnerability can range from denial of service to remote code execution.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability at the moment.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the heap-buffer overflow vulnerability in OTFCC v0.10.4 can lead to arbitrary code execution or system crashes. Users are advised to update to the latest version of OTFCC to protect against this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
OTFCC is a font converter and editor for OpenType and TrueType fonts. It provides various functionalities for manipulating font files.
A heap-buffer overflow is a type of vulnerability where a program writes data beyond the allocated buffer in the heap memory. This can lead to memory corruption and potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or crash the system.
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by providing a specially crafted font file to the vulnerable version of OTFCC. When the font file is processed, it triggers the heap-buffer overflow, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or a system crash.
The impact of this vulnerability can range from denial of service to remote code execution. An attacker can potentially take control of the affected system or cause it to become unresponsive.
Yes, the developers have released a fix for this vulnerability in a subsequent version of OTFCC. It is recommended to update to the latest version to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
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