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-2022-35466: OTFCC v0.10.4 was discovered to contain a heap-buffer overflow via /release-x64/otfccdump+0x6c0473. Affects texlive-bin versions < 3a9d42668f45387fa566845be5a3e61579823d35. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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Background

OTFCC v0.10.4 is a software package used for manipulating OpenType font files. It provides various tools and utilities for font conversion, editing, and analysis. The package is commonly used in the Debian ecosystem, specifically in the texlive-bin package for Debian versions 12 and 13.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-35466 is a heap-buffer overflow in OTFCC v0.10.4. This vulnerability can be exploited through the 'otfccdump' component of the package. By providing malicious input, an attacker can trigger the overflow, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or a denial of service condition. The vulnerability was first published on August 16, 2022, and has a CVSSv3 score of 6.5, indicating a medium severity level.

How To Fix

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Workaround

At the moment, no specific workaround has been provided for this vulnerability. It is recommended to follow the fix instructions mentioned above and apply the official patch once it is released.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the OTFCC v0.10.4 package used in the texlive-bin package for Debian versions 12 and 13 is vulnerable to a heap-buffer overflow. This vulnerability can potentially lead to arbitrary code execution or a denial of service. It is crucial to update the texlive-bin package to a patched version as soon as it becomes available. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can reach out to DevNack.com.

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