Short Name |
HTTP:STC:ADOBE:PDF-FREETYPE |
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Severity |
Major |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
PDF FreeType Compact Font Format Multiple Overflow |
Release Date |
2011/01/06 |
Update Number |
1846 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.1.134269+, j-series-9.5+, mx-11.4+, srx-12.1+, srx-branch-12.1+, vmx-17.4+, vsrx-12.1+, vsrx3bsd-18.2+ |
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in multiple PDF readers. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the user.
FreeType is prone to multiple stack-based buffer-overflow vulnerabilities because it fails to perform adequate boundary-checks on user-supplied data. Successful exploits may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of an application using the affected library. Failed exploit attempts will likely result in denial-of-service conditions. NOTE (August 12, 2010): The Type2 'CharStrings' buffer-overflow issue was duplicated in BID 42151 (Apple iOS Multiple Vulnerabilities). This BID has been updated to reflect details that may have been included in BID 42151.