FreeType before 2.4.11 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via vectors related to BDF fonts and the improper handling of an "allocation error" in the bdf_free_font function.
Published 2013-01-24 21:55:01
Updated 2021-01-26 12:43:34
Source Red Hat, Inc.
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Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory CorruptionDenial of service

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-5668

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 1.79%

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 88 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ

CVSS scores for CVE-2012-5668

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source
4.3
MEDIUM AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
8.6
2.9
NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2012-5668

References for CVE-2012-5668

Products affected by CVE-2012-5668

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